50/50 by 2050 is a macroscale installation that exemplifies a miniature model of a Regional Transportation District (RTD) station, illustrating the transformative potential of guerrilla gardening in advocating for carbon neutrality. 50/50 By 2050 integrates greenery into miniature light rail systems, stations, and bus stops, symbolizing the fusion of nature with urban infrastructure. Over the last century, the global temperature has increased by an average of 0.5–1.0°C as a direct consequence of increasing anthropogenic carbon emission into the atmosphere. Studies have shown that specific plants in urban environments evolve over time in response to carbon emissions.  

Spread across the city of Denver to contribute to a cleaner, greener urban environment, I demonstrate the photosynthetic power of these plants by leveraging local transportation networks. My focus is on utilizing Denver’s RTD as a canvas for guerrilla gardening, proposing a vision of a carbon-neutral Denver by the year 2050. By merging guerrilla marketing tactics with guerrilla gardening, this work addresses pressing environmental concerns such as elevated carbon emissions and urban air pollution.