The “Fountain of Eternal Life” is a dichotomy of symbols and subjects that resides in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The monument and public space simultaneously celebrates the potential of humanity to achieve everlasting peace while also honoring Cleveland veterans who have fought and died in various wars. That it does so in such different but meaningful […]
The largest cast iron statue in the world, the Vulcan statue is the main feature of Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham, Alabama. This statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and metals, has overlooked Alabama’s largest city from atop Red Mountain since the 1930s. The statue wasn’t ever meant to soar above Birmingham […]
Trails and promenades define Railroad Park, which is the result of an effort to revitalize a decaying railroad corridor in Birmingham, Alabama. This 19 acres of green space in the middle of downtown Birmingham has been transformed thanks to a public-private partnership that is tied to the history of the area. This connection has also […]
A prominent “Rotary Trail in the Magic City” sign welcomes visitors to the linear park in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. It’s the most notable element of a greenspace that has transformed what was an abandoned railroad cut into a park that attracts both residents and visitors. However, that sign is just one element of the Rotary […]
Visible from over 60 miles away, the Roanoke Star sits atop of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia. This visibility during the day or not is part of the reason that the world’s largest freestanding illuminated man-made star has become a means of identity for residents that attract visitors from all over It showcases what it […]
Located just outside of the city of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park has become the most visited attraction in Georgia. Featuring the natural beauty of expansive woodlands, miles of hiking trails, and numerous recreational activities, there is no shortage of things to do. However, the world’s largest relief sculpture on Stone Mountain itself is the most […]
By using existing rail track easements that formerly encircled Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine is an incredible example of what it can mean to transform existing infrastructure into a monument. Designed to link the city in a whole new way, the BeltLine will ultimately connect 45 neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails. In doing […]