National City Beautiful Movement

The National City Beautiful Movement was an early 20th-century effort in the United States aimed at improving urban landscapes through aesthetically pleasing and functional public spaces, parks, and architectural design. Inspired by the earlier City Beautiful Movement, it sought to promote order, beauty, and civic pride in cities, encouraging investments in well-planned streetscapes, monuments, and green spaces. The movement believed that attractive, well-designed environments could inspire a sense of community, elevate public morals, and support urban revitalization. Overall, it aimed to create more livable, inspiring cities that reflected national pride and progress.