Billy Taylor Park Pedestrian Overpass
The Billy Taylor Park pedestrian overpass was designed through engagement with youth and stakeholders in the Mount Hope neighborhood. Community members asked for the artwork to welcome people, so large-scale lettering was designed to create a gateway for people entering into the neighborhood.
During the engagement sessions, participants also conceptualized artwork that extended the natural elements of the park across the bridge. In this spirit, large flowers span the opposite face of the overpass. In honor of the park’s namesake, Billy Taylor, the Black-eyed Susans symbolize justice, encouragement and motivation, and the violets represent the school children that chose it to be the RI state flower.
Overhead medallions decorate the pedestrian entrances to the bridge. These directional markers support neighborhood connectivity and place identity.
During the engagement sessions, participants also conceptualized artwork that extended the natural elements of the park across the bridge. In this spirit, large flowers span the opposite face of the overpass. In honor of the park’s namesake, Billy Taylor, the Black-eyed Susans symbolize justice, encouragement and motivation, and the violets represent the school children that chose it to be the RI state flower.
Overhead medallions decorate the pedestrian entrances to the bridge. These directional markers support neighborhood connectivity and place identity.
Contact
Providence
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Brendan Rose
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brendan@echomakes.com
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315-882-3561
- 118 North Main St. 2nd Floor
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Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Syracuse
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Zack Bloomer
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zack@echomakes.com
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315-460-5435
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466 Westcott Street #2
- Syracuse, New York 13210
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