Purpose
The National Monuments Foundation was founded with the mission of furthering the cause of classic and inspirational urban design. The foundation has revitalized and reawakened communities which have been cradles of human culture throughout American and world history. Great and meaningful moments in history are majestically marked by the construction of permanent structures meant to inspire the citizens of a city, region, or nation. The foundation was conceived in 1999 and established in 2003 to promote the cause of civic responsibility in society and to commemorate the turn of the millennium.
The purpose of the foundation is to create self-sustaining destination landmarks of aesthetic, historical, and national relevance. They also seek to form centers for social, civic, and cultural activities for local and greater communities around the world. In this way the National Monuments Foundation is anchoring neighborhoods, enhancing land value, and helping people to interact more positively. The foundation’s purpose is uniquely in tune with the current social trends toward meaning, legacy, philanthropy and sustainability. As demographics point out, the aging of the population coupled with a global concern for sustainability, drives interest in these endeavors. Monuments and their surrounding public spaces anchor communities in ways that benefit populations across all social strata. The buildings that face these public spaces become more valuable and their residents become better stewards of their properties. Such benefits are integral to the Foundation’s mission.
Recognizing and honoring the best of the past is significant to building hope for the future. The National Monuments Foundation intends to build on its successes and positively impact the future through the development of significant sites. Fundamental to all positive human accomplishment is inspiration - and that inspiration is impacted significantly by the design and care of the public realm.
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