The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the establishment of guidelines, procedures and standards for the integration of Public Art into new private development projects within the Cultural Corridors. Public Art helps create a more livable and visually stimulating City. The presence of and access to Public Art enlivens the public areas of buildings and their grounds and makes them more welcoming. It creates a deeper interaction with the places where we live, work and visit. A city rich in art encourages cultural tourism which brings in visitor revenues.
The visual and aesthetic quality of development projects has a significant impact on property values, the local economy and vitality of the city. Public Art illuminates the diversity and history of a community, and points to its aspirations for the future. A wealth of art and culture in the public realm will foster the economic development of the community.
To achieve these goals, Public Art should be integrated into development projects within the Cultural Corridors. For best results, consideration of public art should be integrated into project planning at the earliest possible stage, and the selected artist should become a member of the project’s design team early in the design process.
(Ord. No. 3022-2021; Sec. 35-4300 enacted; 8/31/21)