PAST: Come out and VOTE this TUES, July 28th! Check out my idea for a Live Work Space and enjoy Free Beer, DJ and Cool People! 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Some of DC's most creative thinkers - including myself and my dear friend Sarah Massey - have submitted some great ideas to the Define Live-Work contest over the past three weeks. Please come out and Vote! You can also vote online of course if you can't make it out, and I definitely encourage you to!

Special Election! The voting has begun.. Add your vote on site this Tuesday night. The event will take place in the empty loft space that the contest is revolving around at 1405 Florida Ave, NW and there will be music by DJ Gold (The Fridge DC) Free Keg Beer and Break dancers. Hosted by Mobfuse (Pink Line Project, Cooltown Studios, Corrigan)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
6:00pm - 8:00pm
You can also vote online now - July 31st!

I hope you will read more about my idea to create an Urban Green Space that is an eco-friendly designed, nature inspired (bringing Zen to the city) cafe and gathering space filled with trees and plants and natural elements. On the lower level there will be a shared workspace that can also be used for arts, crafts, health, healing and green workshops and events (the stuff I like to blog about). The space can also be rented for private parties and events on eves and weekends. This new model embraces a healthier and more holistic view of life in the city by creating a place of calm (off the yoga mat or cushion) for our busy lives and also and provides a community resource and education space. It also encourages reflection, creativity, connection, and innovation and supports an eco-friendly and conscious urban lifestyle.

Sarah's idea for TBL Designs is also inspired by eco-consciouos with a more artisan spin. Please have a look at all of the ideas and come out if you can to see the space and vote for the one you like best. Of course, you know who I voted for! Voting will go from July 24th through July 31st and the highest rated idea will win $500! (which I could use for sure, but I'd really like to have my design staged and turn it into a reality). One idea will be selected from the highest rated ideas and will actually be staged in the Solea live-work space at 1405 Florida Avenue by a professional designer. Come back on August 20 to for an awards ceremony and to see the space transformed into a real live-work environment.

Solea Live-Work Space
1405 Florida Avenue, NW
Just north of 14th and V St
Metro: U St