Spanning the Arkansas River to connect the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, Junction Bridge has defined the skyline of both cities for over 100 years. Over the course of those decades, the railroad bridge that was originally designed to connect all of Arkansas has been transformed into a pedestrian walkway that benefits […]
Category: Monumentous Transformations
Sculpture Fields at Montague Park Transforms a Landfill into an International Destination for Chattanooga
Located on the southside of Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park feature over 40 large-scale sculptures on 33-acres of open park space. Providing visitors with the space to do everything from have a picnic to fly a kite to interact with monumentous sculptures, the Sculpture Fields have fulfilled multiple visions around what it […]
Battery Park Utilizes Multiple Monuments to Become a Landmark in Cleveland
Battery Park is an urban redevelopment project that has used the existing infrastructure to completely transform the space and surrounding neighborhood. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Battery Park is an incredible example of what it means to utilize monuments of all types to create a landmark that attracts activity from both residents and visitors. Transforming a […]
Railroad Park Becomes a Catalyst of Transformation for Birmingham
Trails and promenades define Railroad Park, which is the result of an effort to revitalize a decaying railroad corridor in Birmingham, Alabama. This 19 acres of green space in the middle of downtown Birmingham has been transformed thanks to a public-private partnership that is tied to the history of the area. This connection has also […]
The Rotary Trail Transforms an Abandoned Railroad into a Pedestrian Greenspace
A prominent “Rotary Trail in the Magic City” sign welcomes visitors to the linear park in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. It’s the most notable element of a greenspace that has transformed what was an abandoned railroad cut into a park that attracts both residents and visitors. However, that sign is just one element of the Rotary […]
Railroad Park in Medford Celebrates Oregon History to Transform a Space
The only railroad park in the United States that is operated by five separate railroad clubs, Railroad Park in Medford, Oregon is as unique as it is significant. Featuring numerous full-size train cars, train rides for adults and children as well as space to hold events, the park highlights what it means to transform a […]
Gas Works Park Transforms a Relic of the Industrial Age into a Modern Community Hub
Sitting on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, Gas Works Park in Seattle, Washington is an incredible example of what it means to transform a space while also retaining and celebrating the history associated with it. With a design that incorporations the leftover gas plant equipment in it, Gas Works […]