Comments on: Placemaking at Monument Circle http://www.pps.org/blog/placemaking-at-monument-circle/ Placemaking for Communities Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: Isaac Kremer http://www.pps.org/blog/placemaking-at-monument-circle/comment-page-1/#comment-466 Isaac Kremer Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:36:42 +0000 #comment-466 building on a place that is already great
Many other major American cities have taken strides to improve existing spaces (Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, etc.) or to create new spaces where none were there (Campus Martius in Detroit). Having conducted a case study in Indianapolis as part of my graduate work, I was struck then as I am now what an intriguing space this is. If my memory serves me correctly there are already pavers and of course the grand monument in the center of the circle. I also believe this is the symbolic if not the geographic center of Indianapolis so this space already has a lot going for it. The involvement of PPS with this project as with most other ones is an encouraging sign that local leaders recognize the need for bringing in top talent to assure project success. This is a great project. Look forward to seeing what folks come up with.

Isaac D. Kremer
Oyster Bay, NY

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