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

The Chain of Parks Imagine and Define a Green Oasis in Downtown Tallahassee

Seven Parks in One Chain

Seven downtown parks spread across successive city blocks are collectively known as the Chain of Parks in Tallahassee, Florida. Each of them has a strong and unique connection to the past and present of the city that has allowed them to become an essential element of the community. Their creativity has been officially recognized and […]

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The Civil Rights Heritage Walk Illustrates Tallahassee History

Honoring the Tallahassee Bus Boycott of 1956

Located on a street corner in Tallahassee, Florida, the Civil Rights Heritage Walk has transformed what would otherwise be a plain sidewalk into a monument that tells the story of an essential element of the history of the city. In doing so, it highlights what it can look like to create a monument in an […]

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The McCord Park Sculpture Garden Transforms a an Ordinary Greenspace into a Florida Destination

Creating a “Hidden Gem” in Tallahassee

Guyte P. McCord Park in Tallahassee, Florida, is a serene greenspace located on the northeast side of the city. With a multi-surfaced trail for biking and walking along with plenty of open space, residents and visitors can utilize the park for a variety of activities, just like they can in various other parks throughout Tallahassee […]

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