After this week’s events, this is an incredibly important time to reflect on the American landscape and architecture’s role in building a more just nation. We’re excited to share that the @archleague is launching the timely project, #AmericanRoundtable archleague.org/event/understa…

“The most defining rhetorical choice...is presenting WV as a place of abundance.” Thanks Zach Mortice for the conversation and the coverage @ArchLeague #AmericanRoundtable #landarch Merritt Chase

#OpenSpaces are a necessity to sustain the health & well-being of residents & businesses alike. Our new report highlights the planning, design, & implementation process for three tactical #publicrealm projects & several pop-up plazas. Read it here: abettercity.org/assets/images/…

Thank you to the Community Education Coalition and the Cummins Foundation for the invitation to imagine a unified and inclusive AirPark Campus in Columbus, IN. Thrilled to be included with such great company Reed Hilderbrand, Studio Zewde and GGN.

Dunham Tavern Museum plans a bright, inclusive future for new ‘central park’ in Cleveland’s Midtown neighborhood - thank you to the leadership of Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens Lauren Murray MidTown Cleveland CEO BTC ARAB Gregory Peckham Daniel Gray-Kontar Merritt Chase cleveland.com/news/2021/08/d…

Honored to have worked alongside Dunham Tavern on this project for the past several years and happy to see Lauren’s leadership evolving + the relationships she’s building with her neighbors. Merritt Chase did incredible design work! Can't wait to see this vision brought to life!

The Dunham Tavern Museum is the oldest building in Cleveland, and now the house museum will be integrated into a sprawling new campus master plan: archpaper.com/2021/10/clevel…

Great national coverage for the Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens and Merritt Chase in The Architect's Newspaper Bringing Down Barriers: “I don’t want Dunham to just be a regional cultural destination, but also an asset to the neighborhood and anchor in the community,”Lauren Murray archpaper.com/2021/10/clevel…

One of the beautiful things about living in Indianapolis is the room you have to add to our city in a meaningful way. For some it’s their creative output, for others it’s their feedback. Let’s talk about what would make #DowntownIndy even more of a vibe.

Hey #Indy! We want to hear from you about the future of South Downtown! We’re going big and bold w/ GANGGANG HR&A Advisors Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development to get your feedback. Signs are up asking how you want Downtown Indianapolis to look and feel. Join the conversation at #DowntownIndy!

Have you ever felt Indy is missing something? Scarlett Andrews (Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development) & Malina Simone (Co-Founder) share how you can help shape the future with our city’s leaders. Use #DowntownIndy to let them know what you believe would make the area look more vibrant & feel more lively.

With GANGGANG we’re meeting people where they are, to ask them about what they want to see in #DowntownIndy! Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development

NEW: A major revamp is on the way for the downtown block that includes the Indianapolis City Market and iconic Gold Building. Learn more about the $175M-plus project that promises to bring more apartments to the business district. ibj.com/articles/175m-…

Scoop: Indianapolis is closing part of Monument Circle to traffic and redeveloping Georgia Street to make it mostly car-free by 2025 axios.com/local/indianap…

Downtown's future is happening right now. This morning at the center of our city, Mayor Joe Hogsett unveiled the next steps of the Downtown Resiliency Strategy: the closure of Monument Circle’s SW quad for SPARK on the Circle + the redevelopment of Georgia St.

Tree planting is underway at SPARK on the Circle! 🌳 Enjoy the public space activation beginning this Saturday, July 8, then join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. BigCar Collaborative Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development Merritt Chase Engledow Group

Monument Circle will partially close Saturday to offer pedestrian-focused experiences in the heart of downtown Indianapolis for the next four months. indystar.com/story/entertai…

YES… ‘SPARK on the Circle’ is here! Public seating, games, live music and more await you on the southwest quad of Monument Circle from 11-9 p.m. BigCar Collaborative Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development Merritt Chase Engledow Group Indiana War Memorials

SPARK on the Circle is downtown resiliency in action. Today we joined civic leaders, downtown neighbors, and artists to officially cut the ribbon for SPARK on the Circle! A big thank you to our partners at @BigCar Downtown Indy, Inc., Merritt Chase, and @engledowgroup.

An incredible day with some incredible people to make it all possible! ✨ Let’s continue to build community, engage with the arts, and dream big! See you at ‘SPARK on the Circle’ DAILY 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. BigCar Collaborative Indianapolis Dept. of Metropolitan Development Merritt Chase Indiana War Memorials Engledow Group SYNLawn