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Recommendation to Review and Select Final Primary Sites for Future Physical Public Art
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To: Honorable Chair and Members of the Public Art Commission
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This staff report details the results of an initial analysis of possible sites for future physical public art installations. At its June 17, 2024 meeting, the Public Art Commission (PAC) was presented with five priority locations for future Public Art:
1. Main Street Ferry Terminal
2. Lincoln Park
3. Washington Park
4. Central & Encinal Roundabout
5. 4th & Central Roundabout
The PAC suggested that additional sites be reviewed and that more weight be given to the Visibility criteria for ranking sites. Additionally, staff are suggesting consideration of the new construction of the Alameda Aquatic Center which offers an exciting opportunity as a potential public art location. As a result, three additions were made to the previous primary site list for the PAC to choose from. The top eight (8) primary locations are:
1. Alameda Aquatic Center
2. Main Street Ferry Terminal
3. Washington Park
4. Central & Encinal Roundabout
5. Lincoln Park
6. 4th & Central Roundabout
7. Park & Santa Clara
8. Neptune Park
Staff is recommending that the PAC review the proposed locations and select three (3) locations for staff to consider including in a physical art Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
BACKGROUND
Project History
On December 19, 2023, the Alameda City Council adopted the five-year Public Art Master Plan (Plan) to guide the implementation of Alameda's public art program, in alignment with the vision and goals of the City Council, PAC, and Alameda community. The Plan outlines tasks to implement seven key recommendations, including the need to "develop a process for identifying sites for public art in the future." Furthermore, the Plan targets in Year 2 to "select a site and release a grant application for physical artworks".
After conducting public outreach and receiving feedback fro...
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