abandoned spaces

above | below | beyond
Inspiration: the high line, Philadelphia's 3 mile long unused railroad corridor, spring arch studio, VIADUCTgreene, temple's landscape architecture spring studio
Idea: Currently I am collaborating with two Temple students to put on a joint exhibition of the Student Designs of the Philadelphia's 3 mile long unsued railroad. Its opening October 5 at Next American City. The reality is that for the past ten years this space has inspired many student studios and we want to begin showcasing the work as a way of sharing with Philadelphians the student process and most importantly re-imagining the space themselves.
 Here is our mission: 
above l below l beyond is an exhibit showcasing Temple University and University of Pennsylvania student designs for Philadelphia’s three mile long unused railroad corridor. By sharing the process of the students' work, we hope to expose Philadelphians to the in-depth analysis of the railroad’s location, history, and ecology, highlight the creativity the space has provoked, and encourage people to consider and invent their own possibilities for the railroad.
 http://www.facebook.com/AboveBelowBeyond
http://abovebelowbeyond.org/
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Create a plan to introduce all Philadelphians to the site.
Collaboration potential: Already we've had student film makers and musicians from different universities help implement the project, we'd like all surrounding neighborhoods to have an introduction to the space, get all Philadelphia architects, politicians, landscape architects involved......

Mount Moriah Cemetery
Inspiration: There is a 150 acre abandoned cemetery at 6201 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA. An amazing group of people lead by Paulette Rhone have been trying to clean the cemetery and cut the grass by organizing volunteers. The space has incredible history and an amazing landscape.
Idea: There are very few young people and virtually no design minded people involved in the process of the cemetery's revival, I see the place and think beautiful nature paths with tombstones popping out of the flora...awesome. Anyway its a ruin. Begin the process of re-thinking this cemetery.
Collaboration potential: architects, historical preservation people, landscape architects, artists, community members, everyone

check out Mount Moriah Photos