50/50 By 2050
50/50 by 2050 is a macroscale installation that exemplifies a miniature model of a Regional Transportation District (RTD) station, illustrating the transformative potential of guerrilla gardening in advocating for carbon neutrality. 50/50 By 2050 integrates greenery into miniature light rail systems, stations, and bus stops, symbolizing the fusion of nature with urban infrastructure.
Spread across the city of Denver to contribute to a cleaner, greener urban environment, I demonstrate how the photosynthetic power of these plants is through leveraging local transportation networks. My focus is on utilizing Denver’s RTD as a canvas for guerrilla gardening, proposing a vision of a carbon-neutral Denver by the year 2050. By merging guerrilla marketing tactics with guerrilla gardening, this work addresses pressing environmental concerns such as elevated carbon emissions and urban air pollution.
50/50 By 2050 spreads across light rails, stations, and buses to serve as a realistic portrayal of the profound impact such environmental interventions can have. The project demonstrates how guerrilla gardening can reframe our understanding of urban spaces, encouraging a new relationship between architecture and nature that is central to the field of Environmental Graphic Design (EGD). 50/50 By 2050 demonstrates to viewers to reconsider their perceptions of climate change, illustrating how guerrilla gardening can serve as a catalyst for the environment.