Hamilton avenue and the 9th street crossing under the Gowanus is one of the most congested and noisy throughoghfares in southwest Brooklyn. And that noise, is exactly what inspired some artists.
Residents hurry across the walkway to get to the other side.
But artists were inspired and the project, named Silent Lights consists of six gates. They would be built along the sidewalk to allow pedestrians to pass through. During the day, the perforated metal will allow natural light to shine thorough, and at night, LED lights will gently pulsate in a wave pattern, based on the intensity of the surrounding noise.
The gate stands 8 and a half feet high, ten feet wide and weighs 400 pounds. The project has already been approved by the Department of Transportation, the agency has even given some grant money for the project.
As for concerns about vandalism in this rough neighborhood, the metal is being treated in such a way that spray paint would simply wash off with water.
They've raised $25,000 and need another $25,000 to fully fund project.
They hope to install in March.
LINK: http://artistbuildcollaborative.com/donateb>
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