Projectors display prospective futures of Detroit’s abandoned buildings
After a great amount of brainstorming, the nature of my project has changed to have a more specific focus. This is Operation H.A.U.N.T.:
Hosting
Apparitions for the
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Transformation
The goal is to virtually occupy abandoned buildings within Detroit by projecting a modern schoolhouse environment with teachers, students, etc. over their broken facades. When one of the biggest attractions of Detroit is its abandoned buildings, this provides an opportunity for movement. People come in from all around the country to gaze into the Detroit’s thriving history, but Operation H.A.U.N.T. is going to change perspectives. Instead of gazing into the past, viewers will see a potential future for these ruins. Instead of focusing on the decline of Detroit, Operation H.A.U.N.T. will provide the community with a sense of hope and opportunity for the future of Detroit.
Desk of Eric Soller 
I really like the concept of your proposal – especially the way you have built up the project you describe in your last post. I’m not sure the locations you are thinking for the project, but it would be interesting to fill the gaps of more urban, lively areas or neighborhoods with the media you describe. Perhaps local residents find locations in their neighborhood to learn something they typically don’t have access to, or people are able to explore the vacant buildings or voids of downtown to discover something historical about the city through a networked video show / scavenger hunt.
One element of this point I am torn by is the title you chose for the project. Using the Acronym H.A.U.N.T suggests focusing on the past, whereas you want people “to see potential future for these ruins.” I push you to rethink the acronym to be synonymous with the goal of your project – something forward thinking and positive.
I look forward to seeing hearing more about your project develops!
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