Join us on the streetcar level of the Detroit Superior Bridge on from 10am-11pm on June 22, 2019!The CUDC is working with UK-based arts group, Squidsoup on two immersive lighting installations for the bridge. Squidsoup's work in Cleveland is supported by the Creative Fusion program at the Cleveland Foundation. The project is part of Cuyahoga50, a celebration of 50 years of progress since the last time the Cuyahoga River caught fire in 1969.
The Squidsoup installations include Ascendance at the center span of the bridge, where visitors will be surrounded by light and directly over the river; and Cuyahoga Flow at the eastern end of the bridge, where waves of light will illuminate the remarkable subterranean architecture of the historic subway tunnels.This is also an opportunity to learn more about planning efforts for the streetcar level of the bridge and offer your ideas about how the space can be improved for public use. Look for the large displays at both ends of the bridge and share your thoughts.
The event is free and open to all ages. Visitors must wear flat shoes, bring a photo ID, and sign a waiver to enter the bridge. You can sign the waiver on site, or complete it in advance here: BRIDGE WAIVER. No ID is required for children under 18, though a parent or guardian will need to sign a waiver on their behalf.As part of Cuyahoga50, the RTA will be free all day, so plan to catch a bus or a train to the bridge. The Settlers Landing Station of the RTA Waterfront Line stops near the eastern entrance to the bridge. Bus lines on Superior Avenue and West 25th Street stop near the western entrance.For more information: cudc@kent.edu or 216.357.3434