The Attention Landscape - A Central Park Walk

Join us for a fascinating walking experience titled The Attention Landscape: How 19th-Century Designers Shaped Your Perception, Mood, and Movement.

What if you could dive into the design challenges that led to the creation of Central Park? This unique experience allows you to explore the park as a meticulously crafted landscape designed long before the era of computers to influence attention, emotions, pace, and social interactions.

We will start by placing ourselves in the historical context of the park’s designers, examining the societal challenges they faced and their innovative solutions. Throughout the journey, you’ll have the opportunity to imagine your own design strategies. If you were given the same challenges, how would you harness the resources available to mold social dynamics?

We'll compare your instincts with primary sources and the existing landscape, transitioning from the park's periphery into its heart to observe how different spatial zones influence perception and behavior.

Come walk with us, and let Central Park inspire meaningful insights, unexpected friendships, and valuable connections!
Starting Point: José Julián Martí Statue
Get your tickets here: Tickets