The book’s green cover and arch imagery draw from Boston’s parks and stone architecture, particularly the Ellicot Arch at Franklin Park. The design uses framing as a recurring motif, connecting the contributors’ stories to ideas of place, memory, and visibility.

Interior spreads combine writing and photography in a clear, readable layout. The book’s small size was intentional, meant to be held easily and read anywhere—even in a park. Wide margins and open spacing make the text approachable and emphasize the idea of accessibility that runs throughout the project.

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Archival materials from Boston and Massachusetts collections trace a visual history of Black life in public spaces. Photographs of residents, protests, maps, and park landscapes expand the book’s conversation about memory and spatial justice.

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The interior design moves between essays, poems, portraits, and archival images, creating a rhythm that mirrors the range of voices represented. The  structure supports a balance between text and image, giving each story its own space to resonate.

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Posters designed for Horatio Harris Park announced the community writing workshops that shaped the anthology. These materials extended the project beyond the page, bringing its ideas back into the public spaces that inspired them.