ACTIONS: What You Can Do With the City

99 Actions initiating positive change in contemporary cities, ‘Actions: What You Can Do With the City’ features international architects, artists and collectives. Walking, running, and playing are lifted beyond what they originally mean and become experimental interactions.

BY jesse

April 4th, 2011

These interactions [with the urban environment] show how involvement from individuals has potential influence in shaping a city, as well as challenging residents to participate.

This event is organised by the Canadian Centre of Architecture, Montreal, as a part of Graham Foundation’s public programs.

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