Letter: Breaching the stillness of the cemetery, one wall at a time
The presentation by Dean of the School of Architecture Robert A.M. Stern ARC ’65 explaining the proposed redesign and landscaping of the Grove Street Cemetery wall was a striking example of the insensitivity of most contemporary architects to the concerns of the communities on which they inflict their schemes.
Stern focused narrowly on the visual impact of breaching the wall, ignoring entirely the impact of his plan on the acoustic dimension of the Cemetery. One of the most noticeable aspects of this cemetery is its quietness; it is a contemplative space in the middle of a busy city....
Very eloquent. We must not forget that the dead serve as a reminder to the living.
Cemeteries are such a waste of land. How long will this unsustainable practice go on? Let the living walk in the cemetery.
Is Yale citing Jefferson's "The earth belongs to the living, not to the dead" yet?