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

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natural spaces such as ravines or waterways, and urban sites of historical and contemporary importance. There is also an opportunity to link future Indige- nous projects together through art walks, digital tools, and other interpretive programming, supporting efforts to boost Indigenous-led cultural tourism. 2.5 Ensure that juries and advisory committees are reflective of the diversity of the arts sector, and the population of the City of Toronto To achieve greater diversity and inclusion within the City's public art programs, it is important that the decision-making process be inclusive of a broad range of diverse voices. This action confirms the City's ongoing commitment to consistently apply an 11equity lens" when forming juries and advisory commissions related to public art. Decision-making bodies should have broad, appropriate representation that is reflective of the diversity of the arts sector, as well as the City population in general. This involves continuing to have representation from people of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities, as well as a range of professional expertise related to the arts. 2.6 Engage artists and communities city-wide in decision-making related to public art through meaningful consultation processes Engaging the public in decision-making related to public art can be a key factor influencing the success of a project. The City recognizes that many projects are best served by meaningful public engagement,and deploys a variety of strategies to seek feedback from residents. Looking ahead, the City should continue to deliver a broad range of meaningful consultation processes to engage communities in decision-making related to public art where appropriate.This could include using more than one method of consultation—such as complementing a public open house with an online consultation platform.Artists or arts educators with experience in community facilitation could also be engaged to lead project consultations. Consultations should also continue to be designed with the demographics of a particular neighbourhood in mind, and be held early enough in the project process that public feedback can be used most effectively. 2.7 Establish an artist-in-residence program in City divisions Public art can be used to create community dialogue around complex city-building issues. One method for doing so is to establish an artist-in-residence program, which would see artists embedded in City divisions to engage residents through public art projects that relate to City Council's strategic priorities.The City of 38 Creativity and Community— Everywhere