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Old 12-30-2014, 11:13 AM
 
Location: Washington D.C.
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We have a new year coming up and most cities have a ton of wonderful things moving through the pipeline. I think it's fair to say every city has something they can look forward to in 2015. We have talked about cities building new housing and new office space. We have talked about which cities are growing faster. We have talked about which cities have the best economy. We have talked about which cities have the best food. We have talked about which cities have the most entertainment. We have talked about which cities are the most urban. We have definitely talked about which cities have the best skylines. Etc. etc. etc. etc.

It almost seems like we are running out of things to talk about. I do think there is one thing that is more important than most aspects we haven't spent much time talking about though. Public spaces are paramount to human life. We seek them out for leisure and they have a soothing mechanism for the soul many times. Most cities are building new public spaces which help make our cities so special.

Please post the planned public spaces for your city. I'm sure the board will be interested in seeing all the great things being built around the country. Hopefully we see something’s we can add to our bucket list to look forward to.
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Old 12-30-2014, 12:12 PM
 
Location: Seattle, WA
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It has already been built, but LA recently finished Grand Park which has been received well.

In terms of future public spaces, Seattle is currently building a world class waterfront. There are billions of dollars invested in beautifying our waterfront, so it's likely the most expensive public space currently under works.
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Old 12-30-2014, 12:37 PM
 
Location: Washington D.C.
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It has already been built, but LA recently finished Grand Park which has been received well.

In terms of future public spaces, Seattle is currently building a world class waterfront. There are billions of dollars invested in beautifying our waterfront, so it's likely the most expensive public space currently under works.

Do you have any links to the project or renderings?
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:03 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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3 public spaces opened this year in Philadelphia and were big successes:

Spruce Harbor Park:

http://photos.visitphilly.com/spruce...hts3-920vp.jpg

http://cdn.phillymag.com/wp-content/...40-937x538.jpg

Dilworth Plaza:

http://media.philly.com/images/ice111414_6_1024.jpg

Oval Park:

http://photos.uwishunu.com/wp-conten...etti-680uw.jpg

Those ones come to mind first, but there are others. All were a lot of fun.
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:19 PM
 
Location: Washington D.C.
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3 public spaces opened this year in Philadelphia and were big successes:

Spruce Harbor Park:

http://photos.visitphilly.com/spruce...hts3-920vp.jpg

http://cdn.phillymag.com/wp-content/...40-937x538.jpg

Dilworth Plaza:

http://media.philly.com/images/ice111414_6_1024.jpg

Oval Park:

http://photos.uwishunu.com/wp-conten...etti-680uw.jpg

Those ones come to mind first, but there are others. All were a lot of fun.

Wow...Spruce Harbor Park looks amazing. I love the color.
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Wow...Spruce Harbor Park looks amazing. I love the color.
Yeah it really is an amazing site. It was the most instagramed spot in the city this year ha
Top 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Philadelphia in 2014 — Visit Philadelphia — visitphilly.com
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:32 PM
 
Location: Pasadena, CA
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Do you have any links to the project or renderings?
Grand Park LA | The Park for Everyone

Organizers promise bigger New Year's Eve celebration at Grand Park - LA Times

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Do...fe52df19a5a920

In the aerial you can see an empty lot with the foundation of an old building - that lot is currently under construction and will expand the park further (though it might be considered a separate park).

Also downtown, there is the State Historic Park which has been U/C for a few months now. It's not a new park, but it is undergoing some significant improvements.

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=22272

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lo...6311c62cbd36e2

http://static.flickr.com/89/274001275_abfef335da_m.jpg

https://lacreekfreak.files.wordpress...g-11.png?w=480

I think if Los Angeles has a claim to the "Best" public space it would be the overall Los Angeles River upgrade, which spans from Canoga Park to the Eastside.
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:46 PM
 
Location: Washington D.C.
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Grand Park LA | The Park for Everyone

Organizers promise bigger New Year's Eve celebration at Grand Park - LA Times

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Do...fe52df19a5a920

In the aerial you can see an empty lot with the foundation of an old building - that lot is currently under construction and will expand the park further (though it might be considered a separate park).

Also downtown, there is the State Historic Park which has been U/C for a few months now. It's not a new park, but it is undergoing some significant improvements.

Los Angeles SHP

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lo...6311c62cbd36e2

http://static.flickr.com/89/274001275_abfef335da_m.jpg

https://lacreekfreak.files.wordpress...g-11.png?w=480

I think if Los Angeles has a claim to the "Best" public space it would be the overall Los Angeles River upgrade, which spans from Canoga Park to the Eastside.

That's a big space. I love these urban escapes. L.A. is doing so many things across the city. Looks great!
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:58 PM
 
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Spruce Park looks incredible, but it's disappointing to find out it's seasonal and not year-around. It closed September 28th....how odd.
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Old 12-30-2014, 02:01 PM
 
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I also really hope this waterfront project in Philly comes to fruition. A study has been authorized to test the feasibility of capping I-95 along the Delaware River ad turning it into a great public space. The renderings look fantastic. It'll probably take a long time, but I think this will eventually happen.

http://planphilly.com/articles/2014/...m-william-penn
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