Why Should We Name a Building After You?
As I drive around Minneapolis running my pre-holiday errands, for some reason, I started thinking about the number of buildings, programs, streets, and events named after people. And in pretty much every city I’ve either lived in or visited I notice the same thing. Some of the names are familiar – like those of presidents – others are known primarily to the residents of the local communities.
Nevertheless, communities name buildings after people for some reason. It usually has something to do with the legacy of the person so honored. This tradition has been around a long time.
From time to time, I ask myself why “that person” has a building (or airport) named after them and actually resist calling that facility by the “famous” person’s name. (Washington, DC’s airport will always be “Washington National” to me.)
I’m interested in hearing from everyone – but particularly members of Gen X and Gen Y. What do you think will be reasons for decision-makers to name something after members of your generation? Or do you even think that this practice will continue or die?
Tags: Millennials, Observations