Public installation artist Candy Chang is back (see this post and this post) with "Looking For Love Again", an interactive public art project that collects everyone’s stories and ideas about the Polaris Building.

"With the help of many new friends, I covered the building with a giant sign that says 'Looking for Love Again' to turn this vacant high-rise into an emotional beacon pleading for love and inviting people to do a double-take and come in for a closer look. Two chalkboards at the street level invite people to share their memories of the building and hopes for its future. These responses will be documented and entered on the project site lookingforloveagain.org, where you can also contribute directly online."

Another one (also see this post and this post) from Candy Chang (@candychang) is "Before I Die..."

With a lot of help and support from old and new friends, I turned the side of an abandoned house in my neighborhood into a giant chalkboard where residents can fill in the blank and remember what is important to them in life. It’s also about turning a neglected space into a constructive one where we can learn the hopes and aspirations of the people around us.

The wall after one day: photos

http://candychang.com/before-i-die-in-nola

Candy Chang (@candychang) is a designer, urban planner, and artist who likes to make cities more comfortable for people. She recently became a TED 2011 Senior Fellow, where she is going to talk about "I Wish This Was" -- an initiative to let the people of New Orleans have a voice to share what they want, where they want it.

She posted fill-in-the-blank stickers on abandoned buildings and beyond. The stickers are custom vinyl and can be easily removed without damaging property.

http://candychang.com/i-wish-this-was

(via @inakiescudero)

Also see this post and this post.