In order to stimulate mixed-use development and awaken Brick Town, the owner
wanted to enhance the area in a sector of downtown that was underutilized (in
part for parking). A future retail area was planned for the area north of the site
entrance. The project links the existing public garden with the downtown area
and facilitates development adjacent to the project. The upgrading of the areas
image was affected by creating a new streetscape that enclosed the street until
the space expanded at a major urban fountain. This fountain is comprised of a
granite sphere dissected by the major arterial street. The water's effect on passing
through this environment is very active while the water's effect on the sphere's
perimeter is passive while soothing. A thirty foot long blade of frothy water, four foot
in height drives each fountain on both sides of the street. The granite amphitheater
steps down into each fountain from all sides offering a variety of views and water
experiences. These multiple observation points for the passerby are the focus of
festivals and other public events. Plant materials have been placed to moderate the
climate, define spaces, and create seasonal interest. The architect was Frankfurt
Short Bruza PC and the project cost three million dollars in 1990.