This is probably Canada's best example of urbeachism in urban architecture.

Open space away from tall buildings or trees. Extends the months of summer into September and part of October (by which time an ocean or lake beach would be too cold).

Dark granite slabs with nonslip surface (not slippery when wet) cover most of the one-acre urbeach space. The urbeach is free of clutter. The open space allows natural sunlight to warm the granite surface, without being shaded by buildings or trees. The raw granite, heated by the unshaded sun, together with cool refreshing water, is a wonderful juxtaposition of opposites.

1. TRANSMEDIA :29:59
   http://www.year01.com/transmedia2959/

   Year Zero One is currently accepting submissions for TRANSMEDIA :29:59, an ongoing programme of media art displayed on the pedestrian level video billboard at Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. Beginning July 1st 2005, one minute video works will be broadcast 24/7 every half hour on the 29th and 59th minutes.

   Year Zero One accepts video submissions from both emerging and established media artists. Preference will be given to works that respond to the site and its position in a high traffic (pedestrians and vehicles) public location. Two artists will be featured each month. Proposals for real-time streamed video, live networked art and collaborative projects will be considered. Artists fees paid. Send URL submissions to info(at)year01.com

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   YEAR ZERO ONE is an on-line artist run centre which operates as a network for the dissemination of digital culture and new media through web based exhibitions, site-specific public art projects, an extensive media arts directory and the Year01 Forum.
   http://www.year01.com
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   Posted by year01  on  05/15  at  03:09 AM

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