Put a boom box on every corner
Cuba - one of a handful of countries living within its ecological means - is also one of the world's top producers of arts, music and culture. Is there a relationship between creative production, sustainability and happiness? We think so. Imagine a Vancouver where one's daily experience was one of engagement, creation and production rather than consumption.
The Greenest City also needs to be the most Creative City – this is a great example of that.
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Vancouver Design Nerds commented
Here's the video for this idea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RwQni0U95oAnd the photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vancouverdesignnerds/sets/72157624989276810/This idea was developed within a breakout group on Sept 17, 2010 at the Design Nerd Jam 4.4 Greenest City event, hosted by the Vancouver Design Nerds, with food sponsored by the City of Vancouver.
More info on VDN: www.designnerds.ca