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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

Piazza San Marco in Venice Becomes More Than “The Drawing Room of Europe”

The Social, Public and Religious Hub of Venice

Numerous squares across Europe and the rest of the world have attracted attention and audiences, but few have been able to match the impact of Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark’s Square) in Venice, Italy. The Piazza has a history that stretches back for centuries and houses numerous important buildings, but the space itself has become […]

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Pioneer Courthouse Square Serves as “Portland’s Living Room” to the Benefit of All

The Community Hub of Portland

While the official history of Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon, only stretches back to 1984, the unofficial history associated with the space is far older. This history is just part of the reason it has become “Portland’s living room” and serves as an important gathering space for the entire community. By re-invigorating the space […]

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Forming the Cultural Heart of a Community at the Charleston City Market

More than 300 vendors & 50 sweetgrass basket weavers have stands setup daily at the Charleston City Market

There are famous markets all across the world whose history goes back decades, centuries and even millennia. These central gathering areas were often a place for people to come together to buy and sell items, conduct business and socialize. That’s exactly what happened at the Charleston City Market when it first opened its doors in […]

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