{"id":553,"date":"2017-04-24T19:29:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T19:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/enterprise.indiegogo.com\/heinekencities\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2017-12-04T13:23:17","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T21:23:17","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/enterprise.indiegogo.com\/heinekencities\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About The Cities Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row prepend-top\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n<p>The Cities Project by Heineken has partnered with the Bruno Mars 24K Magic U.S. Tour to offer fans a rare chance to receive concert tickets to the tour by supporting select projects on Indiegogo that benefit the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the SEAL Legacy Foundation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Waikiki Natatorium<\/strong> (Waikiki, Hawaii) \u2013 The only ocean-water swim venue built as a war memorial, the Natatorium celebrates Hawaii\u2019s indigenous swimming traditions and honors the Hawaii citizens who served in World War I. The Indiegogo campaign will kick off an effort to restore this treasure with 21st century engineering so the public can enjoy it once again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rail Park <\/strong>(Philadelphia, Pa.) \u2013 Like Manhattan\u2019s High Line, this stretch of railroad tracks will be converted into a beautiful urban space traversing the city. The crowdfunding campaign will support design enhancements on phase one of the project, including the restoration of an iconic Reading Railroad dining car into the Rail Park\u2019s welcome center.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Little Havana<\/strong> (Miami, Fla.) \u2013 The Little Havana neighborhood is at the heart of Miami and a symbol of the American melting pot. This project, inspired by the famed \u201cHumans of New York\u201d effort, will commission a local photographer and writer to capture the residents\u2019 colorful lives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Astrodome <\/strong>(Houston, Tex.) \u2013 Dubbed the \u201cEighth Wonder of the World,\u201d the Houston Astrodome hosted sporting and cultural events but has been shuttered for almost a decade. The Indiegogo project will fund a public installation and event that invites people to experience the Dome in a whole new way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York State Pavilion <\/strong>(New York, N.Y.) \u2013 The shining star \u00adof the 1964 World\u2019s Fair, the Pavilion charmed millions with its futuristic architecture. Today, efforts are being made to renovate the site and this project will help to repair its entryway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union Station <\/strong>(Washington, D.C.) \u2013 The giant centurions that stand guard throughout Union Station are\u00ad\u00ad overdue for a facelift. This project will jumpstart efforts to revive the 46 statues to their former glory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet Auburn Water Tower<\/strong> (Atlanta, Ga.) \u2013 A water tower that rises above Atlanta\u2019s famous Sweet Auburn neighborhood will be transformed by local artists to refresh the 111-year-old structure with eye-catching public art.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pioneer Square<\/strong> (Seattle, Wa.) \u2013 One of the most famous features of Seattle\u2019s Pioneer Square is its collection of purple glass sidewalk tiles. Time and the elements have left portions of the sidewalk in disrepair; this project will support the restoration of this beloved spectacle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Triforium <\/strong>(Los Angeles, Calif.) \u2013 An effort to rehabilitate this quirky, iconic 1970s structure will help bring music to the heart of downtown Los Angeles. This project will aim to breathe new life into the Triforium and its unique sound system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Voiceover <\/strong>(Chicago, Ill.) \u2013 Voiceover is a public audio installation that will collect residents\u2019 personal stories about what makes the Windy City so special. Audio recordings with their reflections will be broadcast on speakers on Chicago\u2019s elevated Bloomingdale Trail \u2013 the heart of the 606.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is the latest initiative of The Cities Project by Heineken, launched in 2015. The initiative is designed to make a positive impact in metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. and through it, Heineken has helped reinvigorate Hollywood with Beautify LA, reclaim the rivers of New York City and advance clean water initiatives with + POOL, and bring cultural excitement back to the shores of Miami with the kickstarting of the renovation of their Marine Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn more about The Cities Project <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heineken.com\/us\/Cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\nul li {margin-bottom: 20px;}<br \/><\/style>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Cities Project by Heineken has partnered with the Bruno Mars 24K Magic U.S. Tour to offer fans a rare chance to receive concert tickets to the tour by supporting select projects on Indiegogo that benefit the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the SEAL Legacy Foundation. 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