Item Coversheet

NEW BUSINESS  8.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Members


FROM:
Alina T. Hudak, City Manager


DATE: February 25, 2022


SUBJECT:DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF INCORPORATING ART TO PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

HISTORY:

On September 20, 2021, Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (NQLC), Commissioner Steven Meiner submitted for consideration a discussion on the feasibility of incorporating art to public infrastructure. The NQLC referred with favorable recommendation to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee for discussion.

ANALYSIS:

Creative placemaking is when arts and culture are integrated into community revitalization work. Creative placemaking aims to activate public and private spaces by enhancing the visual appeal of existing structures and streetscapes. The process of identifying community assets and using those to create vibrant, welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy is vital.

 

In the interest of augmenting the visual experience for residents and visitors, municipalities have invited artists to transform industrial essentials into public works of art. One example that is commonly utilized is identifying electrical boxes for artistic enhancement as a form to incorporate art into a city's streetscape

CONCLUSION:

The following is presented to the members of the Finance and Ecnomic Resiliency Committee for discussion. If the project is recommended  for implementation, funding would need to be identified and the artist commissioning  process could follow the City's Art in Public Places Selection Process, which includes review by Historic Preservation Board/ Design Review Board, as applicable, and approval by the City Commission.

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
No No 

Strategic Connection

Neighborhoods - Enhance the beautification, physical appearance and cleanliness of neighborhoods.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Exhibit A - NQLC MemoMemo
Exhibit B - Incorporating Art to Public Infrastructure Original MemoMemo