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April 21, 2014 11:11 am GMT

How 'Minecraft' is Transforming Developing Cities Around the World

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In Haiti, a waterfront in the poorest part of Le Cayes is getting a makeover. The area was prone to flooding from the ocean, affecting the slums.

But before the project began and workers picked up tools, community members were asked to pick up a keyboard and mouse and reimagine this park inside of Minecraft. It's part of the United Nations' Block by Block program, which asks community members to redesign public spaces in need inside the popular sandbox game that allows players to build anything within the limits of their imaginations.

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