While New York currently lacks a memorial, it has a strong and successful group of people, organizations, and events focused on AIDS issues. This proposal acts as a memorial to AIDS victims and a permanent gathering space for the members of that community.

The parade route winds up an artificial slope, creating interior spaces for community organizations, while a folded metal surface rises above the avenue, reflecting the neighborhood’s energy in a mosaic of light, shadow, and color that sparkles and glimmers as the city glides by.