Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park to Celebrate Designation as a 2011 Top 10 Great Public Space in America

NASHVILLE – Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill will join Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, architect Kem Hinton and other state, city and private sector leaders on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, to celebrate the American Planning Association’s recognition of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park as one of the Top 10 Great Public Spaces for 2011.

 

 

WHO:          

Commissioner Bob Martineau

Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean

Kem Hinton, Tuck-Hinton Architects

Mike Cole, Park Manager, Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

State, city and private sector leaders involved in the creation and management of the park

 

 

1 p.m.

 

 

Media and public parking is available at Parking Lot #1 on the Northwest side of the park at Jefferson Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved under the train trestle next to the park Visitors Center and event parking will be available along 6^th and 7^th Avenues and Harrison Street. 

 

The Great Public Space designation is part of the APA’s Great Places in America program, which recognizes unique and exemplary streets, neighborhoods and public spaces each year, beginning in 2007. According to APA, Great Places in America have been shaped by forward thinking planning that showcases diverse architectural styles, promotes community involvement and accessibility, and fosters economic opportunity.

 

APA singled out Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for its unique design and interpretive elements that not only provide insight into Tennessee’s history, but also artfully frame the State Capitol building.

 

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