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SUMMARY:Episode 01\: Metro Public Square with Seab Tuck\, Tuck Hinton Architects
DESCRIPTION:City Vision\: Episode 101 [http\://vimeo.com/2764007] from Gary Gaston [http\://vimeo.com/user1122890] on Vimeo [http\://vimeo.com].\nFollow-Up             on Issues Featured on CityVisions\n             Seab Tuck of Tuck-Hinton Architects discusses the             Metro Public Square\n       In         2003\, the City of Nashville undertook a multi-million dollar renovation         to its Metro Courthouse complex including a 5 level subterranean parking         garage and “rooftop” public plaza. The total downtown site\,         consisting of approximately 7.5 acres\, includes a 2.25-acre state-of-the-art         intensive greenroof over the parking structure. A cornerstone of the         design team’s concept was the establishment of a truly civic open         space that embodies the term “Public Square\,” providing unfettered         access to all citizens to this civic hub from which a new pedestrian         connectivity to the surrounding city could be realized. This new park         not only complements the renovated 1930’s art-deco styled courthouse         architecture\, but accentuates its grandeur from all perspectives using         rich\, timeless materials that are also authentic within its contemporary         design interpretation.\n         This in every way is “context sensitive” design. Predominant         civic views and axes literally shape the design’s expression. At         a more philosophical level\, there is a subtle but important message sent         by the broad civic lawn that stretches in front of the Davidson County         Courthouse and Civic Building. From whatever point of entry\, citizens         reach the “level civic lawn” to stand equal in the sight         of our elected government and court system. Sensitivity to the stewardship         of the environment\, including water resources\, is an integral part of         the design.\n         The project re-incorporates many historically significant components         from the original site. Some of those elements include reuse of granite         units (wall caps\, veneer\, and steps)\, historical war commemorative monuments\,         and historical veteran plaques.  All installed granite walls\, curbs\,         steps\, etc. in closest proximity to the Courthouse terrace are constructed         with the original granite.\n         The Nashville Public Square design re-invents what once was a polluting         surface parking lot\, and with the resolve of its community leaders\, shapes         a civic gathering space of dignity and circumstance. It recalls and interprets         the historic stories of this location. It accommodates all citizens\,       offering a barrier-free entry.\n       Why Is the Metro Public Square Good for Nashville?\n  *         The             Metro Public Square filtrates and uses rainwater to irrigate the             property – which is good for the city’s wallet.\n  * The             Metro Public Square limits the use of chemical herbicides and pesticides – which         is good for the environment.\n  * The             Metro Public Square is a beautiful\, safe\, and health event venue – which                   is good for the economy.\n  * The             Metro Public Square commemorates significant events in Nashville’s                     history and memorializes famous Nashvillians – which                     is good for society.\n  * The             Metro Public Square is a showpiece for the city and for the ages – which                       is good for Middle Tennessee.\n  * The             Metro Public Square is a downtown park and open space – which                         is good for you.\n  * The             Metro Public Square respects Nashville’s built and natural                           environments and incorporates public art\, which are             two of the Ten Principles of The Plan of Nashville. That’s             why the Nashville Civic Design Center applauds the Metro Public Square.\n
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