漫步綠光計劃文創商圈 / A Stroll Through the Green Light Project Cultural and Creative District

在台中的中興一巷，有著十二棟自來水公司的老宿舍，藉由綠光計畫改造成小眾原創的創作者進駐的園區，這裡的主軸是藝術、人文與創意，讓想推廣創作理念的人，有一個可以落腳的聚落，透過團體的互相合作、群聚、共同行銷來達到更好的商業效果，而我在網路上看到這個地點，就覺得蠻特別的，也有很多人過來打卡拍照，所以特地安排過來朝聖。

走進巷弄，就可以看到一幅由藝術家古碧玲創作的壁畫，她是常駐這裡的藝術創作者，她希望透過水彩，記錄下生活中出現的一花一木，並將對植物的珍惜與喜愛，透過畫作傳遞給眾人，隨處可見的花草樹木，對她來說，是極其重要的身心靈療慰良藥，所以他的作品，有著很強的和植物的連結，作品給人一種放鬆自然的氛圍。

因為是老宿舍，綠色植物會攀滿紅磚牆面，為老房子賦予新生命，處處可見的古早時代花磚乘載著老一輩人的記憶，可以看到院子裡的老榕樹，有些部份會延伸到屋裡，讓人有一種與自然融而為一的感覺，這裡的很多小店，設計的都很有巧思，我光從外觀很難判斷裡面賣的是甚麼商品，逛到一家美式選物店，店門口一台被剖成兩半的美式骨董車，超特別的，還有古早年代的扭蛋機，我還是第一次見到，讓我立刻就衝進去看看店內的商品，都是一些美式風格很濃重的商品，像是二手服飾或好萊塢電影海報等。

除了一樓的店家，還有很多店家其實是開在二樓的，假如沒有人引導的話，很可能就會錯失了，但上到二樓後，會發現所有宿舍的二樓房間都是互相連接的，還有一個開放式的戶外空間，在這裡享用咖啡及甜品的話，也是別有一番風味呢！這裡沒有我之前探險過的審計新村熱鬧，但是給人的感覺更舒服及悠閒，要不是我還有趕行程的話，在這裡待一個下午，也不會無聊。

In Zhongxing 1st Alley of Taichung, there are twelve old dormitories originally belonging to the Waterworks Company. Through the Green Light Project, these buildings have been transformed into a small community for independent creators to settle in. The main themes here are art, culture, and creativity, providing a place for those who want to promote their creative ideas. Through collaboration, gathering, and joint marketing, they aim to achieve better commercial success. I found this spot online, and it seemed quite unique, with many people coming here to take photos and "check in," so I made a special trip to visit.

As I walked into the alley, I saw a mural by artist Ku Pi-ling. She is a resident artist here and hopes to capture the flowers and trees of daily life through watercolor, conveying her love and appreciation for plants through her works. To her, the omnipresent greenery is a vital source of spiritual and emotional healing. Her artworks have a strong connection to plants and exude a relaxing, natural vibe.

Since these are old dormitories, green plants climb over the red brick walls, breathing new life into the old buildings. The traditional decorative tiles carry the memories of older generations. In the courtyard, you can see an ancient banyan tree, some parts of which extend into the house, giving the feeling of being one with nature. Many of the shops here are designed with great creativity. Just from the exterior, it was hard to tell what kind of products they were selling. I wandered into an American-style select shop, where the front featured a classic American vintage car cut in half—it was super cool! There was also an old-fashioned gashapon machine, the first time I had ever seen one. I immediately rushed in to check out the shop, which was filled with heavily American-style items, like second-hand clothes and Hollywood movie posters.

Aside from the shops on the ground floor, there are many located on the second floor. If no one had guided me, I might have missed them. But upon going up, I discovered that all the second-floor rooms are connected, with an open outdoor space. Enjoying coffee and desserts here has its own charm. Though it's not as bustling as the Audit Village I’ve explored before, it feels more relaxed and leisurely. If it weren’t for my packed schedule, I could have spent an entire afternoon here without getting bored.

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