Downtowncolumbia

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.

Merriweather Post Pavilion gets ready for the 21st century, and the Howard County Design Advisory Panel offers its advice.

The Crescent development in downtown Columbia is going to be a (very) big deal.