March 1

Opinion Paper

 

 

The Heidelberg Street Project.

 

Back in the 90’s an artist named Tyree Guyton began an art project on his yard in Detroit.  He took everyday items and “decorated” his property.  It grew to enormous proportions and he eventually took over the entire block.  This became a famous landmark and was visited by many, to the point it became a neighborhood hindrance much like Christmas lights at a house down the block.  The city of Detroit stepped in and legally removed the “eyesore”.

 

Please check out the web site thoroughly and decide for yourself

www.heidelberg.org

 

Your paper is to address this…. is this ART,  thus to be protected or is it a neighborhood detriment.  Could the neighbors sell their property etc?  Was the city right in its decision and effort to remove or was this to be protected at all cost?

 

The web page says:

 

“The Heidelberg Project is an outdoor art environment in the heart of Detroit a bridge - a seed - and a beacon for the people of Heidelberg Street, the city of Detroit, and beyond. It is a demonstration of the power of creativity to transform all those whose lives it touches”

 

 

I am looking for your insight and about 175 words.