design + rest

I love living in a city that values good design as much as Santa Monica does. It makes daily life so much more pleasing, seeing well designed public spaces, streets, landscaping, public art, etc. For a visual person, aesthetics matter. Good design makes me happy!

The other day I decided to explore a new park that just opened near downtown. I was impressed with so many of the design features. Plus, green spaces are such a welcome respite in urban areas. I didn't take too many shots, as often the camera just doesn't do the real thing justice, but here are two...