21st century – Page 18 – The Monumentous

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

Adding to the Legacy of Chattanooga

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Park, United States

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 […]

The Rotary Trail Transforms an Abandoned Railroad into a Pedestrian Greenspace

Connecting Birmingham Across the Eras

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Park, United States

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 Oregon World War II Memorial Creates a Legacy to Oregonians

Commemorating the People and Stories of World War II

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Public Space, United States

Nearly 4,000 Oregon residents lost their lives during World War II in battle theatres that range from Europe to Africa to the Pacific. To commemorate the service and sacrifice of these Oregonians, the Oregon World War II Memorial was created in Salem, the capital of the state. The monument enables citizens from across the state […]

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Transforms the Urban Landscape of Boston

A “Big Dig” Spurs the Creation of Parks and Plazas

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Monumentous Transformations, North America, Park, United States

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 […]

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial Educates Individuals and Connects Communities

Representing and Engaging with the Boise Community

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Public Space, United States

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was designed to honor the triumph of the human spirit as well as the legacy of Anne Frank’s faith in humanity. One of the only places in the world where the full Universal Declaration of Human Rights is on public display, the .81-acre educational park encourages visitors to […]

Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park Honors a Commitment to Service

Honoring Idaho's Fallen Firefighters

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Public Space, United States

Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park is a 5-acre site on the Greenbelt west of downtown Boise, Idaho. Featuring an open grassy area, numerous places for seating, public art and a significant memorial to fallen firefighters, the plaza highlights what it can mean to become an essential element of a bigger monument while still providing plenty […]

The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial Remembers the Sailors Who Fought for Victory in World War II

Equal Parts Celebration and Commemoration

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Monumentous Memorials, North America, Sculpture, United States

The U.S.S. San Diego was the second most decorated ship to serve in World War II. The light cruiser was awarded 18 battle stars and never lost a man to enemy action. The U.S.S. San Diego Memorial commemorates and celebrates this ship and crew in a way that resonates with present and future audiences. Among […]