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http://www.looperman.com/blog/detail/47/aeolus-the-ultimate-ambient-wind-instrument

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9BQ_KeSfW4

We propose an aeolian harp that could be installed at a site like Richard Tucker Square (near Lincoln Center). The park is a nice place to sit, but there’s a lot of traffic noise. Since the traffic also produces wind, why not let the city play music for you?

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Verdi Park Subway Grate

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Site: Verdi Park + 72nd St Metro Station (1,2,3)

Location: Broadway & 72nd St.

Date Opened: 1904

Daily Passengers: 40,639 (compare to Times Sq - 42nd st - 204,908)

Stakeholders: Parks Dept. + MTA + possibly DOT

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Site: Riverside Dr. Bridge

Location:  Riverside Drive & 96th St.

Stakeholders: Possibly Parks Department & DOT

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Site: Metro Theatre

Location: Broadway & 100th St.

Year Built: 1933

Last movie shown in 2005

Size of usable site: 40′ x 20′ (800sqft) + canopy

Owner: Albert Bialik

Stakeholders: Councilman Mark D. Levine

Future Tenant: Planet Fitness

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Human rights posters protesting against inequality in architecture. Architects must know their user groups and design a building that breaks down cultural barriers and emphasizes empowerment to the user groups. 

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Creativity Bank