Midday Music and Performance: Street Scores

Join us for a midday gathering that blends urban research, music, and dance.

Street Scores is an interactive performance and installation by , supported by the . Inspired by urbanist William Whyte’s studies of public space, researchers use computer vision to compare archival footage from the 1980s in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia with scenes from the 2010s. The findings suggest a shift—pedestrians today walk faster and linger less, raising questions about the future of social life on city streets.

In this performance, pedestrian behavior is translated into a musical score and choreographic dance, inviting you to hear and see how the rhythms of public life have changed over time. Come experience the evolving tempo of our cities and reflect on what it means for public space to be truly shared.

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