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Monumentous Potential: The “Garden of the Americas” in New Orleans

Exisiting statues provide countless ways to realize the full potential of the intersecting people and culture of New Orleans and Latin America

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Monumentous Potential, North America, Sculpture, United States

New Orleans contains numerous monuments that have incredible historical and cultural significance. Much of that influence can be directly tied to the numerous nations and people that have defined the past and present of the city. Cajun and Creole are arguably the most notable influences on the city, but for many centuries New Orleans served […]

Monumentous Potential: Paul Revere Park

The space and paths enable audiences to engage with the area in numerous ways, but the emptiness limits how long they’re able to interact

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Monumentous Potential, North America, Park, United States

The five-acre Paul Revere Park resides on the Charles River in Boston. Sitting in the shadow of the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, it was the first of the four new parks to be built that are designed to “link the river to the sea“. Completed in 1999, the park is part of […]

Monumentous Potential: Washington Square Park in Kansas City

Creating an open space that’s designed for residents and visitors alike

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Monumentous Potential, North America, United States

With a history that stretches back to 1922 and 5-acres of open space, Washington Square Park has all of the elements that could make it an essential monument for Kansas City. With grass, trees, pathways and a statue of George Washington mounted on a horse, the park connects downtown Kansas City with surrounding neighborhoods, but […]

Monumentous Potential: The Plaza de Cinco de Oros and the Plaça de Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer of Barcelona

The Plaza de Cinco de Oros and the Plaça de Mossèn Jacint Verdaguer

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Europe, Monumentous Potential

Cities across the world have been able to turn what would otherwise be empty plazas into popular attractions for both residents and tourists. Whether these squares or plazas feature notable monuments or simply provide people with a way to engage with the space, they have proven to serve as popular draws for a city and […]

Monumentous Potential – The Avenue of Champions and Giant Baseball Bat in Edmonton

Exploring the potential to create true icons of Edmonton and the entire region

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Monumentous Potential, North America, Sculpture

In the 1990s, the city of Edmonton decided to revitalize 118th Avenue by renaming the street “Avenue of Champions”. The area has long tried to overcome its reputation as a section of the city that is plagued by crime, drugs and prostitution, which is why the street was renamed and a Giant Baseball Bat was […]

Monumentous Potential: Monument Square in Portland, Maine

Highlighting what could easily become another icon of Portland

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Monumentous Potential, North America, United States

Cities around the world have famous squares that function as either the literal or figurative hearts of those cities to the benefit of the region and country. Events and activities taking place in them have been able to attract both residents and visitors in a powerful manner. These squares have become destinations unto themselves due […]

Monumentous Potential: Harpa in Reykjavík, Iceland

There is an incredible amount of open and empty space inside and around Harpa

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Europe, Monumentous Potential

Harpa is an award-winning concert hall and conference center in Reykjavík, Iceland. Located within walking distance of other notable Reykjavík attractions like the Sun Voyager and Statue of Leif Erickson, the distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland is one of the most notable features of the venue. The building has […]