A BRIEF HISTORY
The Urban Forest Project was originally executed in New York City’s Times Square in the fall of 2006. Washington, DC is among the first in a series of planned executions worldwide. To learn more, visit The Urban Forest Project global website.
Planting a forest of creativity in the Nation's Capital
This spring, The Urban Forest Project and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) planted 100 street banners by artists, designers and students in downtown Washington, DC. Each banner uses the form of or metaphor for the tree to make a powerful visual statement about the environment. Together they have created a forest of thoughtful images in the Nation’s Capital.
A model of sustainability
In celebration of Arbor and Earth Days the banners were hung on prominent city light poles in May of 2011.
Sponsorship
This highly visible public arts and environmental initiative unites the public, creative professionals, the business community, local government, educators and students.
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This project, conceived by Worldstudio, is being presented in Washington, DC by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), in collaboration with the Corcoran College of Art and Design, AIGA DC and Downtown DC Business Improvement District.
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