Seaport Village is designed to be the link between San Diego’s Bay and the downtown core of the city. It is a unique property with walkways and beautiful plazas along with convenient parking and transportation stops. Featuring 50-plus diverse shops, 13 unique eateries and outdoor entertainment, Seaport Village highlights was it means for an area […]
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Cancer Survivor Park in San Diego Transforms Empty Space into an Important Message
A Legacy of Not Giving Up
Numerous parks and landmarks showcase the power monuments have to turn what would otherwise be empty spaces into places that can define a community. Cancer Survivor Park in San Diego is part of a larger effort by the Richard & Annette Block Family Foundation to transform such empty spaces in a physical manner but to […]
The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial Remembers the Sailors Who Fought for Victory in World War II
Equal Parts Celebration and Commemoration
The U.S.S. San Diego was the second most decorated ship to serve in World War II. The light cruiser was awarded 18 battle stars and never lost a man to enemy action. The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial commemorates and celebrates this ship and crew in a way that resonates with present and future audiences. Among […]
Kevin Caron Creates Sculptures That Encompass All That We Have Been and Can Be
Creating a sense of identity which can shape and change communities in the present and future
The first love of sculptor Kevin Caron was associated with machinery, which caused him to spend more than 30 years meditating and molding shapes in his mind. That contemplation drew him to the challenge of creating sculpture. It also compelled him to take into account the people involved, the place itself and any purpose it […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Rome, Italy
The Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, Elephant and Obelisk and more
Rome has become known as the Eternal City on account of how monuments like the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are connected to the ancient past of the region, while others like the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are associated with the contemporary city. These connections to various eras of Rome are evident in monuments […]
The Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the Capitoline Wolf Become Icons of Rome
Connecting the Past to the Present of Rome
Concepts, people and objects have become synonymous with cities and entire countries in a way that resonates with residents and visitors. Given the history of Rome, it’s no surprise that multiple people, objects and icons have become similarly tied to the city and region. The way in which the Mouth of Truth, SPQR and the […]
Piazza Navona Utilizes Baroque Roman Architecture to Create a Hub of Activity in Rome
History of and Legacy for Rome
Distinctive Baroque Roman architecture well as the three fountains that dominate the Piazza Navona have come to define it in an especially profound manner. This definition has enabled it to become a popular hub of activity for both residents and visitors, showcasing how one of the largest piazza squares in Rome has been able to […]