Heart of the City | Peace Plaza
Heart of the City | Peace Plaza
Curated District, Curated Places, Permanent Commissions, Infrastructure Transformation, Water Projects, Public Plaza, Civic, Institutional
Location: The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Artists: Eric Anderson, Ann Hamilton, Rafael Lozano Hemmer, and Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle
About: Heart of the City is a bold plan to transform downtown Rochester, MN, into a public realm of experiential zones, punctuated by community-driven activation, and world-class public art that sets the stage for healthy development adjacent to the Mayo Clinic. The Heart of the City establishes a dynamic balance between the contemplative and healing atmosphere that reverberates from the Clinic and a vibrant public space that celebrates downtown life.
ASLA National: Urban Design, Award of Excellence
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"The jury loved that the designers prioritized the people's experience in this timeless design; it's not about gimmicks or novel details."
2023 Awards Jury
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"An outstanding urban public space design for all to express and enjoy themselves is remarkable. It's an amazing example of how to reimagine a traditional street into a lace for people, with an incredible mix of uses that support community."
2023 Awards Jury
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"The project goes beyond creating a place; but a sensitive, inspirational urban heart that minds its people and pumps energy into the surroundings."
2023 Awards Jury
