Urban green line

Design Against Crime Socially Responsive Design and Innovation Hub Central Saint Martins Camden Council

Context : Started by students from Central Saint Martins as an attempt to empower some of the bleakest social housing estates in East London, Urban Green Line has evolved into a guide to everything 'green' in the capital — co-created around a simple concept of the 'green line' as a physical, digital and symbolic guide.

The Urban Green Line tags green spots in grey cities with one collective graf: a simple green line. As a green trail running through the city, the Urban Green Line connects communities to green spaces and sustainable organisations — encouraging walking, co-creation and gardening along the way.

Design Role: The Urban Green Line map and web portal developed for participants to share their green experiences and encourage others to do the same. Green lines are tagged by our community and add up to an emergent system of green lines, viewable on the map. As both a symbol and a guidance system, the Urban Green Line creates a strong visual and environmental impact. A guiding path to a greener and more active lifestyle. Co-created and open. Facilitates local contribution and empowerment.

http://urbangreenline.org/