A contemporary public park in the heart of Boston, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway was created to be a public park that re-connected areas of Boston that had been isolated from one another by a world-class traffic problem. The elimination of one of the most congested highways in the United States created an opportunity to […]
In providing scenic views, a wildlife habitat as well as pedestrian access to many of Boise’s popular parks and attractions, the Boise River Greenbelt has become an essential element of the region. The 25-mile tree-lined pathway that follows the Boise River through the heart of Boise, Idaho, highlights what it can mean for empty or […]
Numerous parks and landmarks showcase the power monuments have to turn what would otherwise be empty spaces into places that can define a community. Cancer Survivor Park in San Diego is part of a larger effort by the Richard & Annette Block Family Foundation to transform such empty spaces in a physical manner but to […]
As the first major monument in Paris, the Paris Panthéon has been used for both religious and political purposes over the centuries, often alternating in quick succession between the two. These changes have not taken away from the Panthéon’s combination of gothic and classical principles that have helped create a monument that has become one […]
Located at the intersection of Junction City’s two main streets, Heritage Park celebrates the heritage of the city as well as Kansas as a whole. Featuring numerous monuments as well as a spot for community events to take place, Heritage Park has become a place to gather for remembrance of those who have fought and […]
Located in Detroit, Michigan, Grand Circus Park is one of the six parks that have enabled the city to attract over 3 million visitors annually through cultural programs, events, and activations. By embracing the history of the park as well as creating numerous experiences designed to appeal to both residents and visitors, Grand Circus Park highlights […]
Old Church Park in Helsinki, Finland, contains a cemetery that has been gradually transformed into a park. With wide open paths, benches and a playground, the park has become as popular as all the other parks in the city center. In doing so, Old Church Park represents what it can mean for a space to […]