Rittenhouse Square has a long and noteworthy history and design. Rittenhouse Square was once known as Southwest Square, but in 1825 it was renamed in honor of David Rittenhouse, who was an astronomer, inventor, watchmaker, and the first director of the United States Mint. Rittenhouse Square is located between Walnut and Pine Streets, from 15th Street to 24th Street, in the southwest quadrant of downtown Philadelphia, or as it is commonly called, the City of Brotherly Love. The design for this square was originally conceived by William Penn, who formed Philadelphia and was governor of Pennsylvania and its surveyor Thomas Holme in 1682. Although plans for this square were completed, it was not until 1816 that any type of design had been implemented. It turned out that it was a fence around the square, which was paid by local residents in a loan to the city for the production of this fence. Rittenhouse Square has a compelling physical presence that includes: main passageways that are diagonal, starting at the corners and meeting in a central oval; here the central plaza possesses a rectangular reflecting pool symmetrically opposite a large planter, with a small centralized glass pavilion anchoring the space. The square is surrounded by a circular path and a balustrade that connects to the diagonal paths. At the entrances and around the square there are classical Greek urns on low pedestals displaying ancient Greek characters, along with other unique sculptures that have been implemented over the years. Throughout the square there are also flowerbeds, shrubs and different varieties of trees including plane trees, horse chestnuts, maples, elms and oaks; this added a splash of color and with...... to the center of the card ......g to give a space for recreation, for the improvement of human well-being and how this was achieved, just like many of the lessons we have have been covered in this course. Rittenhouse Square was intended to be used for recreational purposes and that is exactly what it is used for, whether it's a family picnic in the park, a businessman running away from work for a quick lunch on a nearby bench, or simply a general visit to admire the wonders that this square contains and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This is a place that I don't think needs improvement, the local people have done so much to make it a fantastic place over the years. This square has also been called the "perfect urban neighborhood for its excellent balance between residential and commercial uses, beautiful nature and flora, and diverse architectural styles" by Jane Jacobs.