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6.2 Public Art










                                                                                                           Public art includes  both decorative and functional
                                                                                                           features that are accessible or visible to the public.
                                                                                                           Such features  may include  sculptures,  murals,
                                                                                                           mosaics,  street furniture  (benches,  bike racks,  or
                                                                                                           other  functional features  with an original design),
                                                                                                           or  other  features  that  add  interest,  communicate
                                                                                                           a message  or  generate dialogue.  Public art should
                                                                                                           be  incorporated  throughout  public space  within the
                                                                                                           development.

                                                                                                           6.2.1  Use public art to add interest
                                                                                                                    to and activate public space.
                                                                                                                       »  Consider art that:
        Figure 6.5  Consider art that relates to functional block features   Figure 6.7 Consider  art that enhances  the 4th Street arts and
        such as entries, sitting areas, railings and walkways.  cultural corridor.                                        • is durable  and  accessible  to  the
                                                                                                                            public
                                                                                                                          • provides a focal point for a public
                                                                                                                            space
                                                                                                                          • is stand-alone  or  integrated  into
                                                                                                                            the building
                                                                                                                          • relates  to  functional  block
                                                                                                                            features  such  as  entries,  sitting
                                                                                                                            areas, railings and walkways
                                                                                                                          • reflects  the  historic  and  cultural
                                                                                                                            values of the area
                                                                                                                          • enhances  the  4th Street  Market
                                                                                                                            District.

        Figure 6.6 Consider art that relates to functional block features. For   Figure 6.8 Consider art that is durable and accessible to the public.
        example, an artistic bike rack functions as art when not being used.
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