Greg Snider’s project brings together the various functions the works yard supports, and quotes them all in sculptural terms. To best describe the work, imagine that someone cut a large rectangular block out of the street, then lifted the cross-section up. What was underground is now at eye level. The fire hydrant is a cut-away exposing the valves and inner workings. We can see the water mains, the sewer lines, where the storm drains lead, and the inside of manholes. Above street level, the more familiar streetlights, parking meter and tree are no longer physically accessible.

The piece represents the services provided by the City. The various departments of the Works Yard are all represented in the piece and helped to fabricate it.