Kennedy Plaza features a collection of landmarks, gardens and entertainment in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Serving as a civic and transportation hub since it was created, Kennedy Plaza has become an essential part of the community on account of the activity and connections that it continues to cultivate. The Civic Heart of Providence Known as […]
Category: Public Space
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments Montpelier, Vermont
The site of Vermont’s state government, Montpelier is the capital city of the state. While it is the least populous state capital in the United States, that distinction has not impacted the type or amount of monuments it features to cultivate attention from across the community and beyond. The city takes pride in being a […]
Statues and Memorials at the New Hampshire Capital Plaza Celebrate a Legacy
Some state capitols have used the imagery of their statehouse to define the identity of the city, but the New Hampshire State House has been able to use the notoriety of the building and space in a very different way. Located in Concord, the New Hampshire Capital Plaza is literally built around the State House […]
Eagle Square Personifies the Community Spirit of Concord
Designed to be a community gathering spot, Eagle Square in downtown Concord, New Hampshire, has become a place where visitors can sit and relax as easily as they can go shopping, all while enjoying the natural and constructed wonders of New Hampshire. This combination has enabled the entire community to use the space in a […]
Bicentennial Square Fulfills a Vision for Downtown Concord
Being purposefully located in the central business district has allowed Bicentennial Square to become a hub of activity in the downtown area of Concord, New Hampshire. This location along with the distinct landmarks and monuments it contains have enabled residents to use it as a place to take a break while visitors can stop by […]
The Collyer Monument Provides an Identity for a Pawtucket Community
Located at the entrance of the Woodland Neighborhood in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the Collyer Monument is dedicated to firefighters who helped to define the early city and community. By representing a multitude of history, people and interests, the monument has come to define the identity of the space it resides in as well as the […]
Connecting the Past to the Present Creates a Powerful Identity for Fairhaven
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 […]