The Re:construction Project Pretties Up New York City Eyesores
Meghan Young — January 20, 2010 — Lifestyle
References: downtownny & fastcompany
Now that the economy is thankfully starting to level itself out, the boom in construction around the world is ridiculous; but what is more ridiculous are the months of ugly construction sites endured by the public mass: enter the Re:Construction project.
Set up by the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Re:Construction project strives to update these city eyesores by covering them up with art pieces. For more info, visit FastCompany.com.
Set up by the Alliance for Downtown New York, the Re:Construction project strives to update these city eyesores by covering them up with art pieces. For more info, visit FastCompany.com.
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