City Light Corridor Introduction
In 2001, the Central Park, located in the heart of the city, created an 18-meter-long shaded walkway adorned with the smiles of 2,001 citizens. This project was developed in collaboration with nine local artists, featuring a series of works themed around light, blending installation art with the interplay of light and shadow. The previously mundane daytime and dark nighttime sidewalks transformed into a stage for artistic dreams, garnering immense popularity among visitors. In 2014, to accommodate the influx of tourists and breathe new life into Central Park, the Urban Light Corridor was renovated once more. This revitalization included a performance plaza, an artistic pedestrian walkway, lightweight membrane structures, and installation art, creating a brand-new cultural and artistic space. The revamped Urban Light Corridor introduced sixteen new themed installation artworks, including a 3.6-meter-tall stainless steel giraffe that adds a playful element to the park, along with laser-cut steel cityscapes, wall art, and 3D ground creations. These artworks, set against the backdrop of Central Park's lush beauty, showcase artistic creativity and vitality, and their charm is enhanced under the glow of night lighting. The diverse interactive installations invigorate the fun of the Urban Light Corridor, while the attached dining and cultural spaces offer opportunities for artistic performances and leisurely relaxation. This makes the corridor an excellent spot for visitors and travelers to experience urban aesthetics and cultural taste. In 2008, during Chen Yunlin's visit to Taiwan, the controversy over the Assembly and Parade Act sparked the "Wild Strawberry Movement," which saw students, citizens, and groups sit-in at the Urban Light Corridor.
