‘A glorious doorstop of a book.’ – Common Edge

‘A testament to the 25 years of relentless work that came with the park’s transformation.’ –The Harvard Crimson

‘With over 300 photographs and drawings, the book is a visual biography of the ambitious work of urban and landscape design in New York City.’ –designboom

‘A new book dedicated to the park with a photography-heavy look back at its planning, design and construction. . . . [It] documents the process of creating a destination park, winning over politicians and neighbors in the planning process and designing around a series of environmental challenges.’ – Bloomberg CityLab

‘A beautiful book that takes readers on a journey from the park’s inception to its completion.’ – Upscale Living Magazine

‘Richly illustrated with before-and-after photographs, concept sketches, and design documents, the book brings the reader on a journey . . . the volume is similar to what Van Valkenburgh believes makes for a good park: something you can get lost in.’ – Interior Design

‘A visual celebration of a park a quarter-century in the making.’ – World-Architects