Life at the Speed of Rail

03/04/2011. [VIDEO] International Competition. Van Alen Institute [NYC] USA
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How will high-speed rail change American life in the coming decades? At this critical moment for American infrastructure, Van Alen Institute calls on the international design community to envision the cultural, environmental and economic impact of a new rail network. Life at the Speed of Rail seeks the visions of the architectural design community, planners, graphic designers, artists—anyone who wants to contribute to the discussion surrounding high-speed rail.

Life at the Speed of Rail

We’re ready for your entries! The submission period is open until May 21, 2011 at 6pm EST.Ten winning entries will receive $1,000. A broad selection of entries will receive honorable mention and inclusion in an online and print publication.

More information can be found on the.-

http://vanaleninstitute.submishmash.com/Submit

ADVISORY COMMITTEE.-

Carol Coletta, President & CEO, CEOs for Cities
Keller Easterling, Associate Professor, Yale University
Christopher Hawthorne, Architecture Critic, Los Angeles Times
Gary Hustwit, Director, Helvetica
Michael Lejeune, Creative Director, L.A. Metro
Thom Mayne, Founder & Design Director, Morphosis
Petra Todorovich, Director, America 2050
Sarah Whiting, Dean, Rice School of Architecture

TIMELINE.-

MARCH 21.- Contest launches
MAY 21.- Entries due by 6pm EST; Regional panel discussions announced
JUNE.- Selection of 10 winning entries and honorable mentions
SUMMER.- Related events at VAI and partner organizations