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Sculpture Fields at Montague Park Transforms a Landfill into an International Destination for Chattanooga

Adding to the Legacy of Chattanooga

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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 […]

Alex Haley Heritage Square Redefines Morningside Park as a Knoxville Landmark

Cultivating Community and Activity

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Morningside Park is a city park in Knoxville, Tennessee, that features a large open area and a playground just like countless other parks across the nation and world. What makes it distinct is the 13 feet high bronze statue of author and Pulitzer prize winner Alex Haley that has defined Haley Heritage Square. The statue […]

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Celebrate the History and Culture of Humankind

Interacting with Culture and History

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Rockefeller Park is home to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, which are a series of independent but connected gardens that are all designed and cultivated by distinct cultural or nationality group. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, they represent the diversity and multiculturalism found across the city of Cleveland but do so in a way that enables connection […]

Railroad Park Becomes a Catalyst of Transformation for Birmingham

"Birmingham's Living Room"

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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

Connecting Birmingham Across the Eras

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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 […]

The Confederate Memorial Carving at Stone Mountain Park Represents the Past and Defines the Future of Georgia

Exloring the Evolving Legacy of Stone Mountain

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Located just outside of the city of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park has become the most visited attraction in Georgia. Featuring the natural beauty of expansive woodlands, miles of hiking trails, and numerous recreational activities, there is no shortage of things to do. However, the world’s largest relief sculpture on Stone Mountain itself is the most […]

Railroad Park in Medford Celebrates Oregon History to Transform a Space

Medford Railroad History, Activites and More

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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 […]