There are few parks in the world that have been able to impact an entire city the way Millennium Park has done for Chicago, Illinois. Described by some as the ultimate example of successful urban planning and others as a place that could trigger a new way of thinking about public outdoor spaces, Millennium Park […]
The open, pedestrian waterfront located on the south bank of the main branch of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, Illinois has transformed the surrounding area in numerous ways. However, the Chicago Riverwalk has also helped to usher in an even bigger change for Chicago as a whole, and doing so underscores what it can […]
While Auckland, New Zealand contains numerous sites such as Albert Park that house multiple monuments, there are countless other landmarks and attractions spread across the city. They’re a mix of pieces that were installed decades or centuries ago with ones that are essentially works of contemporary art, providing residents and visitors with a powerful sense […]
The experiences that have been enabled at bridges across the world vary a great deal from one to another. From the effort to provide historical, cultural, and human context for the Golden Gate Bridge to the way in which the Tower Bridge connects people to the past and present of London, the experiences that visitors […]
The volcanic peak in Auckland known as both the Maungakiekie and One Tree Hill has influenced the culture and people of Auckland, New Zealand in an incredible manner. Long before the area was known by either name, the Māori people built structures around the hill as an eternal monument to their skill and energy. Today, […]
Famous squares from around the world host everything from ice rinks to festivals, and with events that include parades, races and marathons, Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware, is no different. In become the symbolic center of Wilmington, Rodney Square had been able to provide space and scenery for a wide range of planned and casual […]
For many sites with great potential to house or become significant monuments, the main challenge is associated with the lack of an actual landmark that would be a fit to commemorate the history or cultural significance of the place. Plato’s Academy Park has more than enough space to fit a relevant monument, and the same […]