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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

Monumentous Potential: Washington Square Park in Kansas City

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

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 […]

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Franklin Square Bridges the Past and Present of Philadelphia

From William Penn to Benjamin Franklin to Modern Philadelphia

Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, Franklin Square is an important element of the past and present of the city. With a history that stretches back to the founding of the city as well as contemporary attractions and activities, Franklin Square highlights what it can mean for a public space to become a favorite […]

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Love Park Embodies the Spirit of Philadelphia

Transforming downtown Philadelphia for the better

Officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza, Love Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania derives its name from its reproduction of the famous Love sculpture that overlooks the plaza. The park brings together both residents and tourists with green areas, walking paths and seating to demonstrate what it can mean to transform a nondescript urban area into […]

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