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They would move relatively slowly but it is done all over the world without much trouble.

Funny that you aren't worried about the high speed 6-lane highway that currently straddles the Greenway. Why is that okay, but a relatively sedate tram not?
 
ledjes said:
Mmm, yeah...God forbid that architects incorporate design elements that account for weather other than 75 degrees and sunny.
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Also those flash downpours that happen in the summer. This will provide a cool shelter when people are scrambling to find one. During one of those, that roof is going to be a gushing. It will leave a memory for those who end up under it.
 
Those pictures are why i love the harbor islands pavilion. Some really great design was put into it.
 
Armentian Park open

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Armenian Heritage Park, Genocide memorial inaugurated in Boston
Armenian Heritage Park, Genocide memorial inaugurated in Boston
May 23, 2012 - 17:06 AMT

http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news..._Park_Genocide_memorial_inaugurated_in_Boston

PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 22, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan participated in the inauguration of Armenian Heritage Park and memorial to Genocide victims in Boston.

Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick, Congressman Ed Markey, Armenian Heritage Foundation President James Kalustian and other officials attended the event.

In his speech Minister Nalbandian thanked the leadership of the state for supporting the Armenian community’s initiative.

“The memorial dedicated to Genocide victims designates Armenian community’s contribution to the U.S. culture. The park is demonstration of Armenian-Americans’ gratitude to the state of Massachusetts and the nation having received thousands of Genocide survivors,” RA Foreign Minster said.

“Genocide denial and impunity set precedent for other crimes. Regardless of geopolitical and other interests, international community must jointly struggle for condemnation and prevention of genocides,” Minister Nalbandian said, voicing hope for the park to become a pilgrimage not only for descendants of Genocide victims, but also descendants of the perpetrators of the crime against humanity.
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http://www.armenianheritagepark.org/Pages/thepark.aspx
Designed to engage children and adults, the Park consists of two key features surrounded by seating and landscaping.


The Labyrinth, a circular winding path paved in granite set in stone, celebrates life's journey. A single jet of water and the symbol of eternity mark its center, representing hope and rebirth. Art, Service, Science and Commerce are etched around its circle in tribute to accomplishments and contributions made.


The Abstract Sculpture, a split dodecahedron mounted above a reflecting pool, commemorates the immigrant experience. The waters from the reflecting pool wash over its sides and re-emerges as a single jet of water at the center of the Labyrinth.


Annually, the Sculpture will be reconfigured symbolic of the immigrant experience and all who left their countries of origin and came to our Massachusetts shores, establishing themselves in new and different ways. The Sculpture is dedicated to lives lost during the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923 and all genocides that have followed.


Armenian Heritage Park and its endowment for ongoing care and maintenance, and public programs have been funded by the generous support of individuals and organizations. The Park and its endowed programs are a key initiative of the Armenian Heritage Foundation, comprised of representatives from 37 Armenian-American churches and organizations within Massachusetts.




"We are delighted that the labyrinth is such an integral part. The ancient pattern of the labyrinth has crossed time, cultures and religions throughout history and has become a universal metaphor of peace, harmony, contemplation and healing. It is an imaginative and creative device for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to engage one another. The inclusion of the labyrinth invites all expressions of faith and culture, and ethnicity to walk the path of diverse community together. It quite literally circumscribes common ground for all to walk! The lessons are deep, but very obvious with every step we take: We are all on this path together. We may not walk at the same pace, and often we may feel like we are going in different directions, sometimes in step with each other, sometimes alone. But ultimately all of us are on the same path, and that path offers us all opportunities for reconciliation and wholeness and hope...".- Rev. Kathleen Musser and Tricia Kibbe, Labyrinth Guild of New England
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And the key and perfect model for the Greenway
Armenian Heritage Park is being constructed at no expense to the taxpayer
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^and here's the opportunity
 
Labyrinth was attracting a small but steady stream of visitors when I dropped by early this afternoon. Kids especially enjoy it.
 
Kids would be happy if the Greenway Conservancy put a pile of broken glass and Bazooka Joe bubble-gum wrappers on one of those median strips.
 
MassDOT was digging up the surface artery by South Station pretty heavily last night, jackhammering away. Anyone know what's up? It's not listed on their site.
 
The labyrinth is lame. But at least its better than the mawkish Irish Famine memorial.
 
The Greenway was packed today from the North End to International Place thanks to a crafts fair. The two southern-most parcels had foot traffic, but not many people were actually stopping.

A walk down the Greenway from FH to Dewey Square:
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Also, Atlantic Wharf is sponsoring the little sculpture garden across from their building.
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Matthew said:
MassDOT was digging up the surface artery by South Station pretty heavily last night, jackhammering away. Anyone know what's up? It's not listed on their site.
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They are replacing the granite crosswalks with asphalt.
 
If a yacht club decided to open a street market, it would probably look a lot like the Greenway Craft Fair. What is with this space and its ability to suck the aesthetic vibrancy out of everything?
 
I haven't been to this market yet, but it's run by the same folks who do the highly successful SoWa market.
 
Waldorf said:
They are replacing the granite crosswalks with asphalt.
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Unfortunately the granite stones must not have been on a solid foundation because they were extremely uneven and loose - a visual downgrade to be replaced by asphalt but much safer for pedestrians.
 
czsz, what did you see on Saturday that led you to state that they are not using the space effectively?
 
It's not the efficiency or lack thereof of the space that bothers me (although these kinds of things are usually more interesting in tighter spaces, cf Haymarket or any street market in London). It's the fact that it looks so damn neat and tidy. This is supposed to be an artistic event showcasing the creativity of craftsmen, and the tents are all so clean, orderly and uniform that from a distance you'd expect they were holding a polo match instead of a crafts fair.

Boston doesn't seem to get that aesthetic diversity is indicative of vibrancy and vitality. The same uniformity has been prescribed for all the city's commercial districts thanks to the Main Streets program, and has resulted in drearily monochrome landscapes of endless gold leaf signage and the like.
 
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