Interpretive planning
Featured Projects
- American Indian Interpretation of the Minneapolis Riverfront
- Bellevue State Park, Iowa
- Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
- Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
- Diamond Point Park
- Grain Terminal
- Historic Murphy’s Landing
- Kensington Runestone Park
- Pingree Park, Colorado
- Smith Avenue Transit Center
- Spring Lake Park
- St. Anthony Falls
- St. Paul Riverfront
- Washington State Park, Arkansas
- Whitney Plaza
Recent Plans, Presentations, and Papers
- 2008 NAI Region V Conference Presentation by Julie Cutler
- 2007 NAI Conference Presentation by Anne Ketz
- 2007 NAI Conference Presentation by Julie Cutler
- 2007 IWH Conference Presentation
- 2006 IWH Conference Presentation
- 2005 ICOMOS Symposium Presentation
- Sample Plan: Historic Washington State Park
The building, site, and interpretive themes are deeply intertwined and represent the best aspirations of our collective wisdom.- Project Manager, Spring Lake Park
Artful interpretation enhances the power of a place
The 106 Group offers a distinctive approach to interpretation. We begin our interpretive planning process with a careful analysis of the unique historical, natural, and cultural resources of a place. We blend this place-specific knowledge with research into the people who use the site and consultation with the stakeholders who have an interest in the site. These two elements—place and people—inform the development of themes, or key messages, which help visitors understand the lasting legacy and importance of a place.
After we have developed a thematic framework, we make specific and strategic recommendations for implementation. These recommendations focus on a systematic approach to improving interpretation over the short- and long-term and are driven by the development of principles, goals, and measurable objectives. The result is compelling interpretation that speaks to people of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
