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Just learned about this project... sounds pretty awesome. I'm totally going to submit some designs!

http://www.youareheretoledo.com/

What is the You Are Here Toledo Project?

Many of us are quite familiar with the red circle and “You Are Here” dot affixed to many directories throughout America. These dots are wonderful assurances that we are, in fact, somewhere. The You Are Here Toledo Project (YAH) is a series of large one-of-a-kind outdoor “dots” that we will be affixed to various public locations throughout Toledo to promote positivity and enhance our sense of place. Using the circular shape of a dot (at three feet in diameter); Northwest Ohio artists, designers, students and the general public are being asked to make a powerful visual statement on the dots throughout the city in response to the “dots” location, which will go on display in June 2012. One hundred (100) dots will mark the city, each containing a QR (quick response) code that will allow smartphone users to learn more about the artwork, its location and its artist. For non-smartphone users each dot will also have the project’s URL for searching the work at their convenience. This is project is unique to Toledo and will showcase the amazing artistic talent and places of this region.

created by upso on Jan 02, 2012 at 06:48:30 pm     Entertainment     Comments: 7

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I think that sounds like fun!

posted by tlm0000 on Jan 03, 2012 at 05:09:20 pm     #  

So is this only about artwork? No famous places or obscure artifacts? No eateries like Upso's diner?

posted by Linecrosser on Jan 11, 2012 at 05:43:48 pm     #  

From above: The You Are Here Toledo Project (YAH) is a series of large one-of-a-kind outdoor “dots” that we will be affixed to various public locations throughout Toledo to promote positivity and enhance our sense of place.

if I read it right, it's a little bit of both... art & landmark marking! :)

posted by upso on Jan 11, 2012 at 06:00:05 pm     #  

i have always thought it would be worthwhile to paint the path of the canal through downtown toledo:

coming off the awt in behind the willis day warehouse that is being renovated (the new parking lot will be on the path of the canel). from there it cut at an angle from erie street to north of the courthouse and, of course, on to the buckeye basin. from galena i am not sure of the path... it ultimately hit the maumee river behind the old mcdonalds on summit.

posted by enjoyeverysandwich on Jan 11, 2012 at 07:36:13 pm     #   1 person liked this

That's a really cool idea! You should contact the arts commission about it! :)
http://www.ACGT.org

posted by upso on Jan 11, 2012 at 10:02:48 pm     #   1 person liked this

Feb 27, 2012 WTOL story with video.

posted by jr on Feb 28, 2012 at 01:07:47 am     #  

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