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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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