Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/09/2025

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metropolitan urban issues. Public art projects in this community were intentionally and specifically used to recognize and support contemporary social movements such as Black Lives Matter and minority populations living in the city. 6. Community B, as a regional free-standing growth community, had a majority of respondents recognize the important role of making the community an attractive destination for visitors, recognizing past and present figures important to the fabric of the community, and creating a vibrant, creative environment reflective of its status as a regional center. 7. Community B respondents noted the greater sense of creativity and the ability of public art to inspire creative problem solving. The perception and heritage of Community B as a rich, artistic community was valued by respondents. 8. Community C respondents emphasized the need to create a unique community identity and aesthetic enhancements for residents. As a growing exurban community, the public art respondents from Community C placed a strong emphasis of telling the city's story. This is reflected in the comment in regard to the public art being used to explain, where we are, who we are, and where we are going. The desire to promote the community to prospective residents and businesses and create community pride was also evident. 9. All communities are aware of, and accounted for, the ongoing maintenance and repair cost of public art. 10. All communities reported the existence of public opposition to the use of public dollars for public art. 114