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Connecting the Past to the Present Creates a Powerful Identity for Fairhaven

Going Beyond the Legacy of “Dirty Dan” Daniel Jefferson

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While neighborhoods and entire cities have been able to develop icons and monuments that make them distinct, cultivating an identity that resonates to both residents and visitors isn’t just about the presence of these kinds of recognizable elements. While the Fairhaven district in Bellingham, Washington has a few of these distinctive icons and monuments, what […]

The Lewis and Clark Expedition Enables a Powerful Identity for Northwest Oregon

A Legacy for the Past and Future of Northwest Oregon

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a seminal monument in American history, providing incredible information about the newly acquired western portion of the country. This significance is celebrated in multiple ways across northwest Oregon, highlighting what it can mean for history to enable a powerful identity for an entire region. The End of the Trail […]

The French Quarter Defines the Identity of New Orleans

The Crown Jewel of New Orleans

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One of the oldest neighborhoods in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, the French Quarter is the most famous section of New Orleans and is recognized all across the United States. A prime tourist destination that has also attracted the attention of residents with countless activities and events, the French Quarter has been able to […]

The McCord Park Sculpture Garden Transforms a an Ordinary Greenspace into a Florida Destination

Creating a “Hidden Gem” in Tallahassee

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Guyte P. McCord Park in Tallahassee, Florida, is a serene greenspace located on the northeast side of the city. With a multi-surfaced trail for biking and walking along with plenty of open space, residents and visitors can utilize the park for a variety of activities, just like they can in various other parks throughout Tallahassee […]

The Shakespeare Garden Adapts a Legacy for Golden Gate Park

Turning a greenspace into something that attracts visitors from across San Francisco and the entire world

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Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is a huge urban park that makes visitors forget they’re in the middle of one of the largest cities in the United States. Part of the reason they’re able to do so is on account of features like Shakespeare’s Garden, which is filled with elements directly and indirectly tied […]

The “City of Trees” Defines the Past and Present of Boise, Idaho

An identity that is intepreted in multiple ways by many people

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Cites and monuments across the world have official and unofficial nicknames that are utilized to various degrees, in countless ways. Kansas City pronounces itself as the “City of Fountains” while each area of the Chicago Riverwalk has its own nickname, distinct setting and activities. These nicknames create a tremendous sense of identity that can influence […]

The Gaslamp Quarter Creates an Identity to Attract Residents and Visitors in San Diego

The Historic Heart of San Diego

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Like other neighborhoods that have turned what would otherwise just be another section of a city into a destination, the Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, California has been able to create an identity that appeals to both residents and visitors. By providing such unique experiences across the district that are tied to the history of […]