As one of the most historic cities in the entire country, Boston, Massachusetts, has an important connection to the past of the region and the United States as a whole. Much of that history is reflected in the significant monuments that reside in Boston Common and along landmarks like the Freedom Trail, but the city […]
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Commonwealth Avenue Mall Becomes Part of the Boston Community
Trees, statues, benches, and walkways uniquely define the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in Boston, Massachusetts. While the space has a history that connects it to the development of the early city, these features have enabled it to become an essential element of the community, highlighting the kind of engagement rhat can be compelled from an otherwise […]
Post Office Square Transforms an Abandoned Garage into a Place of Engagement for Boston
Norman B. Leventhal Park and Post Office Square represent an incredible transformation of an otherwise forgotten space in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. Mentioned as a “green oasis in an asphalt desert,” the site serves as a model for other locations that need to enable engagement in areas that are otherwise poorly utilized. An Expression of Downtown […]
The Embrace Creates a New Icon for the Community in Boston Common
Boston Common features a collection of notable monuments, but the installation of The Embrace represents a new means of connection across the region in Boston, Massachusetts. The figurative sculpture has transformed the space and community to define an icon that connects eras and audiences in a whole new way. From Hero Worship to Collective Action […]
The Boston Irish Famine Memorial Commemorates and Venerates a Community
The Great Irish Famine that took place in the 19th century was a seminal event for cities and entire countries, impacting the makeup of communities all over the world. That history is both commemorated and venerated in the Boston Irish Famine Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts. Visited by more than 3 million people per year, it […]
The Boston Bricks Celebrate the Legacy of the Region in Winthrop Lane
Small, brick-sized bronze reliefs installed on Winthrop Lane in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, define the Boston Bricks landmark. Each piece features a whimsical moment depicting an element of Boston history and culture, highlighting the incredibly simple but powerful and imaginative ways that landmarks can create engagement with audiences of all types. Commemorating Boston History Named after […]
Boston Common Creates a Dual Legacy for a City and Community
As the first stop along the Freedom Trail, Boston Common has a history and notoriety that goes beyond it being the oldest park in the United States. By featuring so many notable monuments while also being a place for the contemporary community to gather for an event or to simply enjoy a green space in […]