A series of Street Graphs has been created in order to raise awareness about the housing crisis in London, England. The aptly named campaign turns urban fixtures into these visual charts for passersby to soak up as they walk around town. The Street Graphs were created by an anonymous team of activists, who spread them out to make them look as realistic as possible.
As to what the Street Graphs actually depict, Psfk writes, "Some of them represent the dramatic rise in house prices over the past 10 years, and others visualize wages in comparison to rent increases, rental eviction court orders, and the number of homeless in the city." Interestingly enough, these stats are not new to Londoners at all.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Awareness-raising Street Graphs
- Creating visually impactful street graphs to raise awareness about social issues in urban areas.
- Housing Crisis Awareness
- Utilizing urban fixtures to depict and educate the public about the severity of the housing crisis.
- Data Visualization for Social Impact
- Using visual charts and graphs as a powerful medium to convey important social and economic information.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Urban Planning and Development
- Opportunity for urban planners to incorporate creative awareness strategies in addressing housing crises.
- Social Activism and Advocacy
- Activists can leverage visual storytelling techniques through street graphs to draw attention and effect change.
- Public Art and Installations
- Collaboration between artists and social activists to transform urban fixtures into thought-provoking installations.
