The session will consist of a walking tour and discussion regarding public art and placemaking strategies and their impact on community development. Our tour will include stops at downtown art features with a discussion at each stop regarding the best practices for partnerships, paying for it and pitfalls that accompany the process of accomplishing each project. What we hope you take away from our tour: Increased awareness of tools and techniques for effective placemaking Increased knowledge of practical considerations for launching a local placemaking initiative Increased understanding of barriers to placemaking and lessons learned Placemaking: Strategies, Partnerships & Lessons Learned Walking Tour Friday, September 23, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Jennifer Stephany–Executive Director, Appleton Downtown Inc. (ADI) | Renee Torzala –Director of Community Partnerships (ADI) Andrew Dane–Community Development Specialist, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH)
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The session will consist of a walking tour and
discussion regarding public art and placemaking
strategies and their impact on community
development. Our tour will include stops at
downtown art features with a discussion at
each stop regarding the best practices for
partnerships, paying for it and pitfalls that
accompany the process of accomplishing
each project.
What we hope you take away from our tour:
Increased awareness of tools and techniques for
effective placemaking
Increased knowledge of practical considerations
for launching a local placemaking initiative
Increased understanding of barriers
to placemaking and lessons learned
Placemaking: Strategies, Partnerships & Lessons Learned Walking Tour
Friday, September 23, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Jennifer Stephany–Executive Director, Appleton Downtown Inc. (ADI) | Renee Torzala –Director of Community Partnerships (ADI)
Andrew Dane–Community Development Specialist, Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH)
LOCATION/STOP The Art Alley Antojitos Mexicanos Butterfly Mural Houdini Plaza Mandalas Traffic Control Boxes Parklet Place Little BIG Impacts
TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
Murals
Temporary displays
Pop up events
Unexpected venue
Public art sculpture
Outdoor cafe
Creative signs
Meet the Artist: Chad Brady
Enhancing connector streets
to improve walkability
Music venue
Water feature
Flexible seating
Local art display
Feature lighting
Mobile installation
Connect to local artists
Use right materials
Student artwork
Use of public
infrastructure
Vinyl wraps
Leverage
partnerships Lighter,
Quicker, Cheaper.
Mural, stage, seating,
public painting
Sidewalk poetry, fiber
rain, compassion
project manhole covers,
pop-up events, etc...
PARTNERSHIPS & PAYING FOR IT
Go Fund Me! Crowdfunding
History Museum at the
Castle
Antojitos Mexicanos &
mural artist
BID funded, ADI grant
Building owner, artist, City,
anonymous donor
Fiscal agent 501(c)(3)
City, private donors,
artists, Trout Museum,
general public
Lawrence University,
City of Appleton, private
installers
City, CDA, AASD, Fast
Signs, photographer,
designer, local cultural
groups
Grants, local business
support, volunteers,
artists
Knitters, City,
community, artists,
Lawrence University,
school district,
businesses
IMPACTS & LESSONS LEARNED
Activated space/enhanced
image
Defining public art
approval process
Creating a simplified
process that does not limit
opportunities
Sign vs. mural
Creates active use -“sticky”
Occupancy permits allowed
for art & cafes
Licensed outdoor cafes
process
Public ROW challenging
Colorful, welcoming image
Sign ordinance separate
from mural process
Finding appropriate location,
building owner approval
When funding comes to you,
find a way to get it done
Visible, central
gathering place
Flexibility, comfort,
seating important
Power of 10
Design with
programming in mind
Park permit cost
prohibiting
Enhanced public
infrastructure with a
deliberate theme
Choose location
carefully
Tell the story
Reach out to art
teachers and programs
Shares message of
diversity and inclusivity
On-going maintenance
Engage the community
through students/
schools creates
ownership & pride
Revitalized & activated
underused space
Evaluating underused
space key 1st step
In-kind support &
volunteers - it does not
have to be expensive
Creating a work plan to
manage logistics with
multiple partners &
improvements
Creates a buzz, positive
PR, State Arts Award
Engage with Public
Works—communication
is key!
Municipal sense of
ownership
Engineers can be
creative too!
Walking Tour Area
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City Park
Lawrence University
Fox River
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Houdini Plaza
LOCATION/STOP The Art Alley Antojitos Mexicanos Butterfly Mural Houdini Plaza Mandalas Traffic Control Boxes Parklet Place Little BIG Impacts
TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
Murals
Temporary displays
Pop up events
Unexpected venue
Public art sculpture
Outdoor cafe
Creative signs
Meet the Artist: Chad Brady
Enhancing connector streets
to improve walkability
Music venue
Water feature
Flexible seating
Local art display
Feature lighting
Mobile installation
Connect to local artists
Use right materials
Student artwork
Use of public
infrastructure
Vinyl wraps
Leverage
partnerships Lighter,
Quicker, Cheaper.
Mural, stage, seating,
public painting
Sidewalk poetry, fiber
rain, compassion
project manhole covers,
pop-up events, etc...
PARTNERSHIPS & PAYING FOR IT
Go Fund Me! Crowdfunding
History Museum at the
Castle
Antojitos Mexicanos &
mural artist
BID funded, ADI grant
Building owner, artist, City,
anonymous donor
Fiscal agent 501(c)(3)
City, private donors,
artists, Trout Museum,
general public
Lawrence University,
City of Appleton, private
installers
City, CDA, AASD, Fast
Signs, photographer,
designer, local cultural
groups
Grants, local business
support, volunteers,
artists
Knitters, City,
community, artists,
Lawrence University,
school district,
businesses
IMPACTS & LESSONS LEARNED
Activated space/enhanced
image
Defining public art
approval process
Creating a simplified
process that does not limit
opportunities
Sign vs. mural
Creates active use -“sticky”
Occupancy permits allowed
for art & cafes
Licensed outdoor cafes
process
Public ROW challenging
Colorful, welcoming image
Sign ordinance separate
from mural process
Finding appropriate location,
building owner approval
When funding comes to you,
find a way to get it done
Visible, central
gathering place
Flexibility, comfort,
seating important
Power of 10
Design with
programming in mind
Park permit cost
prohibiting
Enhanced public
infrastructure with a
deliberate theme
Choose location
carefully
Tell the story
Reach out to art
teachers and programs
Shares message of
diversity and inclusivity
On-going maintenance
Engage the community
through students/
schools creates
ownership & pride
Revitalized & activated
underused space
Evaluating underused
space key 1st step
In-kind support &
volunteers - it does not
have to be expensive
Creating a work plan to
manage logistics with
multiple partners &
improvements
Creates a buzz, positive
PR, State Arts Award
Engage with Public
Works—communication
is key!
Municipal sense of
ownership
Engineers can be
creative too!
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Why Placemaking?The main goal of placemaking is to build a stronger connection between people and the places they live. Studies have shown that this strategy
does drive economic growth! Placemaking helps create vibrant downtowns, neighborhoods, and public spaces, which improves a community’s
quality of life. This leads to the attraction of talented workers and new businesses.
Where do we start?
We start with the Eleven Principles for Creating Great Community Places (Courtesy of: Project for Public Spaces).