New Solar Technology to Build an Underground Park

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The Lowline will use new solar technology to transform an historic NYC trolley terminal into the world's first underground park.
Backers: 2563
Average Pledge Per Backer: $85

Funded: $218,406 of $200,000
Dates: Jun 9th -> Jul 8th (30 days)
Project By: The Lowline
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Latest News

FUNDED: Lowline, An Underground Park In New York Using Solar Technology To Bring It To Life

July 10th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for new solar technology to build an underground park in New York has exceeded its goal, making the Lowline one of the most-funded public art projects on the platform, according to the campaign’s page. (Read More)

WE DID IT! Now, just a few hours to go!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, thanks to you, we HIT OUR FUNDING GOAL just a few minutes ago!  We are so excited and grateful that you have joined our journey and supported the Lowline!  This funding is going to help us build our solar tech and landscape... (Read More)

24 hours left and 90% of the way there!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone-- the good news is we just hit 90% of our target!The challenging news is that we still have $20k to raise in exactly 24 hours! Will you help share our campaign with a friend, and ask them to contribute what they can before 6pm EST... (Read More)

Wanna see a cool 3D model of the Lowline Lab?

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out what we're working on right now, and what we're building this fall... with YOUR help! Thanks for backing and don't forget to share online with your friends... we're almost there!... (Read More)

WATCH: Underground video message + ONE DAY LEFT!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Kickstarter backers! Check out this quick video message from the future Lowline site. How often do we have a chance to build something beautiful in a forgotten part of a city? Only ONE DAY LEFT to help make a difference-- please back or share... (Read More)

NEW PICS of our solar tech!

July 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody-- thanks for helping get the word out today-- we've seen a great uptick but need to keep the momentum going!  To get everyone even more pumped, here are a few brand new images of our solar tech production team in action in Pusan, South... (Read More)

A little help from our friends!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!  SO... now we are only TWO DAYS AWAY from the end of this campaign, and we need your help getting over the finish line!  Since YOU are now one of over 1,800 backers (!) check this out: If every backer just... (Read More)

WATCH: Special 4th of July Lowline video just for you!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Unmute Play with sound 00:00 00:00  Happy 4th of July from Dan, Robyn, James, and the rest of the Lowline team!  And thanks again for all your support!   (Read More)

Move over Halle Berry-- the Lowline's coming to town!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We're excited to share two more articles written about us today, in Metro (we were on the cover, along with Halle Berry-see below!) and Gizmodo. Check em out below-- they feature some fun images and more tech details on the project! Please share and... (Read More)

Sneak peek of what we're building!

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all- Check out what we're building this fall! Inspired by the James Webb space telescope, our canopy design will feature a stunning display made of hexagonal aluminum panels, lovingly hand-stitched in our warehouse site in the Lower East Side... (Read More)

9 Days Left + Tomorrow Morning's Ask Me Anything

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all-- we only have NINE DAYS LEFT in our Kickstarter campaign and still have a ways to go... so to get everyone pumped about spreading the word, we thought we'd kick off this week with a quick press round-up- see below. Also, tomorrow at 9am EST... (Read More)

Adrian Grenier helped us reach $100K! Just two more weeks to hit our goal...

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Adrian Grenier, awesome Lowline supporter  Hey all-- we made it past $100k!  Thanks to backers like Adrian Grenier and 1,100 others, we're well on our way to hitting our goal of $200k.  Now will you help spread the word and get your friends to... (Read More)

CHECK US OUT in the New York Times today!

June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all-- check out the New York Times this morning-- this Lowline Kickstarter campaign got an incredible shout out!  Let's share this link and encourage our friends to back this effort.  We're nearly at 1,000 backers (!) and close to our midway... (Read More)

New rewards: Lowline t-shirts and totes!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
New t-shirt and tote designs- exclusive for Kickstarter backers!  Hey all!  We're excited to officially launch our new design for Lowline T-shirts and tote bags on Kickstarter!  The T-shirts are at the $40 level and totes are at the $75 level. ... (Read More)

Check out what Lena Dunham would do in the future Lowline!

June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 What would Lena Dunham do in the future Lowline?  All kinds of fun stuff-- check out this video where she shares her vision for what the Lowline could be.  And then help... (Read More)

Check out the Lowline Solar Tech!

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here’s a first look at the actual Lowline solar technology that is being custom made for our Lab by SunPortal in South Korea. In these photos, the team is testing out the solar collectors which are made from real silver and covered with specially... (Read More)

WOW- 10% to goal in first day!

June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone- thanks for getting our campaign off to a running start.  We've now hit over 10% of our goal in our first 24 hours!  Please help keep the momentum moving and share with friends on social media (and in real life, if you're into that... (Read More)

Lowline Launches $200,000 Kickstarter For Tech Lab in Former Essex Market Building

June 9th - via: thelodownny.com
NEW YORK, NY - The Lowline today launched a Kickstarter campaign in support of a full-scale laboratory that will be set up in a former building of the Essex Street Market this coming fall. They’re aiming to raise $200,000 in the next 30 days. (Read More)

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