# Construction Site Art The Re:construction Project Pretties Up New York City Eyesores By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-construction-project References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/william-bostwick/architecture-design/new-yorks-architectural-eyesores-become-public-art) & [downtownny](http://www.downtownny.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting) endured by the public mass: enter the Re:Construction project. Set up by the [Alliance for Downtown New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray), the Re:Construction project strives to update these city eyesores by [covering them up with art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20). For more info, visit FastCompany.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Construction Site Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with local artists to turn construction sites into temporary art installations, enhancing the urban landscape and improving public perception. - **Urban Beautification:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technologies and materials that can transform construction sites into aesthetically pleasing spaces, improving the overall visual appeal of cities. - **Temporary Public Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating platforms or initiatives that facilitate the integration of temporary art installations into construction sites, engaging the community and fostering cultural enrichment during urban development projects. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating artistic elements and design considerations into construction processes to enhance the visual impact of projects and improve public reception. - **Public Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with construction companies to integrate temporary art installations into urban development projects, creating new opportunities for artists and enhancing cultural experiences. - **Urban Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing policies and incentives that encourage the integration of art and aesthetics in construction and urban development, fostering a more visually appealing and vibrant cityscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Empowering Artful Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-chainkua-reindorf.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Temporary Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md) - [Mask-Made Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md)