Urban Light Corridor Introduction
In 2001, Central Park, located in the urban center, created an 18-meter-long shaded walkway featuring the smiles of 2,001 citizens. This project collaborated with nine local artists to produce a series of works themed around light, intertwining installation art and light effects. The previously ordinary daytime and dark nighttime sidewalks transformed into a stage for artistic dreams, becoming a favorite among tourists. In 2014, to accommodate more visitors and breathe new life into Central Park, the City Light Corridor underwent renovation, creating a new cultural and artistic space with a performance plaza, pedestrian arts walkway, lightweight membrane architecture, and installation art. The newly designed City Light Corridor installed sixteen new thematic art pieces, including a 3.6-meter-tall stainless steel giraffe that added charm to the park amidst the greenery, as well as laser-cut steel cityscapes, wall artworks, and 3D ground creations. Against the backdrop of the beautiful shaded scenery of Central Park, these pieces not only showcased artistic creativity and vitality but also appeared enchanting under the sculpted night lights. The diverse interactive installation art enlivened the fun of the City Light Corridor, and the attached dining and cultural spaces provided opportunities for artistic performances and leisurely relaxation, making it a great spot for visitors and travelers to experience urban lifestyle aesthetics and cultural taste. Speaking for human rights, in 2008, Chen Yunlin visited Taiwan, and the controversy over the Assembly and Parade Act sparked the "Wild Strawberry Movement," which blossomed across the island, leading students, citizens, and groups to sit in protest at the City Light Corridor.
