The Community Green project began as an ideas competition to explore notions of what a 21st century village green could be, using the inner-city suburb of Pollokshields, Glasgow, as an inspiration and testbed. Interdisciplinary teams of artists, architects, designers, and technologists were invited to submit proposals for public art projects that considered the role that technologies, especially those that have a low environmental impact, can play in the fostering of greater communication and participation within a community.

Four teams were selected to develop their proposals into prototypes. The prototypes that were developed included concepts for experimental street furniture, 3D electronic information-sharing points, modular green spaces, and mobile platforms for public interaction.   The exhibition held at the Glasgow Science Centre was comprised of documentation of the imaginative processes used by the teams to consult and interact with the Pollokshields community as they developed their ideas.

The exhibition held at The Lighthouse showcased the four prototypes that resulted from this experimental research. These two exhibitions were the culmination of Phase One of the Community Green project. Pending funding confirmation, we will move into Phase Two, wherein we evaluate the prototypes and invite one or more of the prototypes developed in Phase One to evolve into a piece of public art installed in Pollokshields. Phase Two will focus on community workshops, hands-on research, and design charettes to plan the manifestation of the project.