The names of the men and women from the District of Columbia who gave their lives in World War I have been inscribed across the D.C. War Memorial in Washington D.C. Constructed as a domed temple that creates space for organized and impromptu events, it celebrates the legacy of the community while also being an […]
Category: Monumentous Community
Clarendon Central Park Becomes a Hub of Community Activity
Built around a War Memorial dedicated to citizens from the area who gave their lives in wartime, Clarendon Central Park has become an important element of the surrounding community in Arlington, Virginia. Host to a variety of events as well as a hub of unofficial activity, the landmark highlights what it can mean for space […]
The Ida B. Wells National Monument Celebrates a Legacy That Defines the Bronzeville Community
Ida B. Wells was an activist and journalist whose words and actions changed the face of the civil rights movement in Chicago, Illinois. Located in the Bronzeville neighborhood where she once lived, the Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument has been able to celebrate her legacy while simultaneously transforming the space and community […]
Boarding House Park Uses Lowell History to Create a Community Hub
The factories and boardinghouses of Lowell, Massachusetts, helped to define the early history of the city and the Industrial Revolution as a whole in the region. Many of these structures were lost over the decades, but one of the boardinghouse complexes that was saved enabled the creation of Boarding House Park. This greenspace has become […]
Golden Heart Plaza Connects the Past and Present Community of Fairbanks
The gold-rush history and central location of the city have come to uniquely define Fairbanks, Alaska, as the “Golden Heart City.” This identity has been cultivated in a direct manner at Golden Heart Plaza, which features a large open space for community gatherings as well as multiple landmarks that respresent the history and culture of […]
Kalivas Park Reflects and Represents the Greek Community in Manchester, New Hampshire
Recognized as a peaceful gathering place for local residents and visitors, Kalivas Park has become a hub of the Greek community in Manchester, New Hampshire. It now honors all Greek-Americans who answered the call of the United States to serve in the armed forces, highlighting what it can mean for a space to reflect a […]
Eagle Square Personifies the Community Spirit of Concord
Designed to be a community gathering spot, Eagle Square in downtown Concord, New Hampshire, has become a place where visitors can sit and relax as easily as they can go shopping, all while enjoying the natural and constructed wonders of New Hampshire. This combination has enabled the entire community to use the space in a […]