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Recent Examples of alamedaBut what has resonated most, the words that adorn hundreds of monuments erected in plazas, streets, and playgrounds across the world, is his prophecy that someday the grandes alamedas, the great avenues lined with trees, would open for the free people of tomorrow to walk through.—Ariel Dorfman, The New York Review of Books, 31 Aug. 2023
But then a heavy beat drops, and the figure crouches down into a duckwalk, moving across the walkway in a low bounce before springing up with the circling arm movements of voguing.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
The pleated trousers add a tailored drape that’s elevated without being fussy, while platform sandals give you height without sacrificing comfort—ideal for cobblestone streets or sandy walkways.
But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.
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South Seas,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Video appeared on an Instagram page called charlitttnc of what appeared to be a SWAT team raiding the arcade.
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Jeff A. Chamer
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
Wander the cobblestone promenades, watch lively street performers, and navigate the famous food colonnade to sample iconic local eats before heading out to the nearby Boston Harbor waterfront.
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Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
From there, the living room centers on a stone fireplace with a curving brick surround, while the formal dining room opens to an arched colonnade and a central brick courtyard.
The image of the week was Musk standing in the plaza outside the Great Hall of the People, phone aloft, spinning a full 360 degrees to capture a panoramic video of his surroundings while Cook, Huang, and the other CEOs stood respectfully still.
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Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Fans who had waited 15 years for the Sabres to host a playoff game turned the plaza outside the rink into a party.