John Bailey was the Mayor of a small town in Colorado during a time when the region was dealing with major upheavals. His dedication to ensuring the community would survive and thrive amidst these changes compelled the creation of the John Bailey Statute that connections audiences to the past and future of the entire region. […]
Created to remember those lost at sea, the Seafarer’s Memorial is equal parts commemoration and connection in Homer, Alaska. While it has become an essential element of the local Homer community, it has taken an even bigger place in the wider commercial fishing industry, highlighting the many ways a monument can make an impact on […]
Referred to as the city’s exciting urban renaissance, the Reno Riverwalk District runs along the Truckee River in downtown Reno, Nevada. The effort to cultivate a fun, friendly area that celebrates Reno’s arts, culture and history all year long has created a collective landmark that defines the modern community in a way that engages audiences […]
Nashville marked 200 years of city government with the creation of Public Square. This urban oasis in front of the courthouse features a walking path, an observation deck, a big lawn for events and various markers that call out the history of the city, highlighting what it can mean to cultivate engagement in a space […]
Columbus Park is a wide-open downtown plaza that is surrounded by government and historic buildings in Brooklyn, New York. By incorporating numerous monuments and places to engage, the space has become something much more for the community and region. The Christopher Columbus Memorial and More A statue of Christopher Columbus is the most distinctive monument […]
Separately installed in Brooklyn’s Cadman Plaza Park, the Brookyln War Memorial honors Brooklynites who served in World War II while the William Jay Gaynor Memorial is dedicated to the former mayor. Both of them provide a sense of identity and connection for Cadman Plaza Park, highlighting how such memorials can honor the community in the […]
Created to honor all who served in the Korean War, the Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza has transformed what would otherwise be an empty or non-descript plaza in Brooklyn, New York. By creating a place for audiences to relax and connect with a legacy of the region, the landmark highlights what it can mean for […]