Cube Square

Cube Square is the largest public square in central Port Thomas. One of the most prominent locations in the city, it is widely considered the centre of the modern part of Port Thomas. The square is located entirely on reclaimed between Statue Island neighbourhood and Quotro Business Centre. The square is bisected by Officer Street.
== History ==
Until 2012, the area that is now Cube Square was a narrow strait between Capital Island and Statue Island. Officer Street crossed the strait with a wooden bridge. 
In mid 2012 the two islands were joined by reclaiming the land between them. The bridge was removed and Officer Street was realigned to run along the new ground. Monopoly Street was added running East-West in this new area. Soon after Razor Centre and the first parts of the square were constructed. In November 2012 an isometric cube was later drawn in the square in front of the Razor Centre and the area was named Cube Square.
The early square had a waterfront until November 2012 when further land reclamation was undertaken south of the square. The remaining water to Capital Gate was reduced to a narrow canal as it is today. An apartment block was built in this area and the square was framed with buildings on all sides. A large fountain was later built in the middle of the western area of the square. 
On 22nd November 2012 the square was attacked by a griefer. Streetlights and shopfronts were damaged. The attacks were politically and boredom motivated. 
The square changed little for three years until it received a facelift in 2015. The cube decal was completely redone with coloured glass and a black terracotta frame. A new black terracotta and coloured glass snake artwork was installed and the fountain was given a black terracotta frame to match the style. Street lights were replaced and new signs were added at the entrances to the square.
The next major changes to the square were in April 2019. Quotro Business Centre building 2 was demolished and the square extended into this space. Monopoly Street east of Officer Street was also reduced and further space was given to the square.
In October 2021 the Bollard Centre at the south end of the square was demolished. It was the last surviving building facing the square built on Statue Island before it was joined with Capital Island. The Bollard Centre was promptly replaced by a taller building set back further from the square, which allowed the square to again extend somewhat. As part of this work the rest of the square was given a second facelift. The fountain was completely replaced and new decals were added to the surface of the square. Monopoly Street was completely removed and this land was also used to further expand the square. 
== Trivia ==
* The server's icon was captured in Cube Square in February 2015 from a screenshot standing around -300, 137 looking directly up.
* The square is almost entirely above the Quotro Business Centre Mall
* It is the largest public square in the Stephens District outside of Union City
Category:Landmarks
Category:Stephens District
Category:Port Thomas