George Packer

Liberal democracies like ours seem, for the most part, to have learned how to avoid meticulously planned mass-casualty plots with the complexity and scale of 9/11. But they don't know how to keep their citizens safe at night clubs and concerts, in supermarkets, on beachfront promenades, from truck drivers.

American Novelist

Andy Grammer

You get way better from playing to the passing public. You learn how to entertain. But it took me a good three years out on the promenade to figure that out. You also learn what makes them stop dead in their tracks and what doesn't.

American Musician

Richie Benaud

Coogee is a delightful, slightly old-fashioned suburb; it has parks and gardens and reserves, a good well-kept beach, and an excellent promenade above the beach. It is a suburb for people who appreciate those aspects of life.

Australian Athlete

Wallace Stevens

The day of the sun is like the day of a king. It is a promenade in the morning, a sitting on the throne at noon, a pageant in the evening.

American Poet

Promenades are often found in tourist spots, great for sightseeing and socializing.

Public Spaces

The term 'promenade' evokes a sense of relaxation and leisure, not haste.

Outdoor Leisure

Historically, promenading was a social activity to see others and be seen.

Historical Usage

As a verb, 'promenade' means a leisurely, pleasurable walk, suggesting no rush.

Leisurely Walk

Using 'promenade' as a verb can add a formal or old-fashioned tone to the sentence.

Formal Tone

Promenading can be a social activity, often done in groups or couples.

Social Activity

In dance, a promenade is a purposeful, elegant walk by a couple, often in a specific posture.

Dance Movement

A dance promenade is often choreographed and follows a pattern or rhythm.

Choreographed Steps

In cultural dances, promenade may involve matching attire that adds to the visual effect.

Matching Costumes

 It's basically decommissioned train tracks that now have become one of the most popular promenades in the city. So we thought, could we design the necessary flood protection for Manhattan

Floating cities, the...

 For the enjoyment of its passengers, the ship was to feature a flower-lined promenade, a sheltered swimming pool, and bathhouse with heated water, a library filled with books and statues,