DULCBteam: Introduction

This summer, the city of Denver will host the Biennial of the Americas,  a month long cultural celebration of innovation, imagination and the artistic achievement of the Western Hemisphere.

As part of the celebration, the Rocky Mountain Institute will    unveil its Living City Block program, a multi-year project in lower downtown Denver.

The Living City Block project will work with building owners, businesses, residents and city leaders to upgrade two urban blocks which will:

• create more energy than they consume,
• foster a strong sense of local community,
• and support a thriving business center.

By 2050, eighty percent of all people will live in cities.

As America works to build a new, sustainable foundation   for the 21st century, we are looking for new models of what   our urban spaces can become.

Living City Block, located  between  15 &; 16  and  Wazee & Wynkoop, will be an example for the rest of the nation to follow.

In order to get the word out and spark excitement about   the LCB project students from the Electronic Media Arts & Design and Digital Media Studies departments at the University of Denver are designing an interactive installation to be housed on-site at the Biennial.

We’ll be following this exciting project as it progresses posting the latest updates here, so make sure to check back often to see how its going.  If  you have and suggestions as we move along feel free to send a message our way to help make this one of the most exciting and innovative experiences at the summer Biennial.