I discuss how the Chrysalis and Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods can attract visitors, based on research conducted by Integrated Insight.

I present more details on the Chrysalis foundation/basement or “subfloor” and related construction, featuring the work of Whiting-Turner.

I explain how the skin of the Chrysalis was fabricated and installed by A. Zahner Company.

I explore the steel frame underlying the skin of the Chrysalis, as designed by the structural engineering group of Arup.

I discuss how the Chrysalis will function as a professional stage, as designed by the theater consulting group of Arup.

I explore the design of the Chrysalis and the work of Marc Fornes, its designer.

I discuss the various institutional activities related to implementation of the Inner Arbor plan

I explore the vision for a new park in Symphony Woods and the strategy to implement it

I recap the history of Symphony Woods and the various attempts over the years to develop it as a park.

In this series I explore the conception and construction of the Chrysalis amphitheater and Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods.