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07 CITY ART: guIdIng PRInCIPles

08 exeCuTIve summARY

09 PublIC ART AdvIsoRY PAnel

1.1 FoundationsinPublicArt1.2 CityArtandSustainable

Sydney20301.3 PriorityCityArtProjects

Implementation Plan Summary: Guiding Principles and Projects

Implementation Plan

1 MajorArtProjects2 AboriginalandTorresStrait

IslanderArt3 TemporaryArt4 LocalandCommunityArt5 ArtinNewDevelopment6 Partnerships7 Conservation8 Communication

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3.1ImplementingSustainableSydney2030

3.2ThePublicArtAdvisoryPanel3.3CityArt-ProjectDelivery3.4PlacemakingandSustainability3.5VibrantCities

Greatcitiesthathaveevolvedovercenturiestendtohavearichfabricoffountains,monumentsandotherworksofartintheirsquaresandotherpublicplaces.

Sydney,withitsharbour,surviving19thCenturybuildings,iconicOperaHouse,late20thand21stCenturyarchitecture,anditsmildclimateregularlyrankshighlyinglobalsurveysofdesirableplacestolive,workandvisit.TheCity’sSustainableSydney2030PlanpromisestofurtherestablishSydneyasaclearleaderindiversefacetsofthebuiltandnaturalenvironment,andinthenurturingofasustainableandculturallyvibrantcity.Theactiveinclusionofartworkcommissions,temporaryexhibitions,installationsandeventsareintegraltothisvision.

Developingacontemporaryinterpretationofthecontributionofpublicarttotheurbanspacesandlandscapeofacityrequirescarefulconsiderationofthespecificcontext,thestudyingofarangeofappropriateartisticoptions,teamworkamongcontributingprofessionals,andcarefullyplannedstrategiesandstaging.

ThePublicArtAdvisoryPanel–withamembershipofprominentvisualartsprofessionals–makesanongoingcontributiontotheCity’sPublicArtprogrambyprovidingindependentadvicetotheCouncil.Thesharedgoalisthecreationofcontemporaryspacesthatbringtogethernatureandcultureandaremuchlovedbythecommunityandvisitorsalike.

LeonParoissienAMChairman,PublicArtAdvisoryPanelFoundingDirector,MuseumofContemporaryArt,Sydney

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Artistsarevitaltothelifebloodofacity.

ThecreativeandculturallifeofSydneyisaveryimportantpartofSustainableSydney2030.TheCityofSydneyplaysacrucialroleindevelopingopportunitiesforartiststoreflectoncontemporarylifeandpresentinnovativeideasuniversallyaccessibleforthecity’ssociallyandculturallydiversecommunitiestoengagewith.

TheneedforavibrantculturallifewasvoicedloudlybythecommunityduringtheextensiveconsultationundertakenforSustainableSydney2030.Residentsandstakeholdersexpresslydemandedaplaceforartistsandartinourcity.IamdelightedtoseetheCityofSydneybroadenitsfocusonartandengagingwithartistsreflectedinthisnewpublicartstrategy.ThisstrategybuildsonourexistingpublicartpolicyandincludesimportantactionstorecogniseAboriginalcultureandheritageinourpublicareas.Italsoplacesastrongerfocusontheimportanceoftemporarypublicartprojectsasawaytoprovideforcommunityculturalexpressionandengagementoncontemporaryissues.

Itisespeciallyhearteningtowitnessthewaysinwhichmanycontemporaryartistsrespondtothechallengingissuesofclimatechangeandareabletomakepeopleawareoftheenvironmentandourimpactsuponit.ArtistsareoftenattheforefrontoftacklingtheissueofglobalwarmingandIapplaudtheirefforts.

TheCityofSydneyisproudtosupportSydney’svibrantvisualartsculture.

TheCityArtPublicArtStrategyspecificallydeliversoneofthekeyactionsofSustainableSydney2030toguidethefuturedeliveryofpublicartacrosstheCityofSydney.IlookforwardtoworkingwiththeCity’sPublicArtAdvisoryPanelandourmanyartiststodevelopanddelivernewandinnovativetemporaryandpermanentpublicartprojectstobuildSydney’sreputationandrecognitionasatrulyworldclasssustainable,creativeandculturalcity.

LordMayorCloverMooreMP

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“A city without a flourishing artistic and cultural life would be a poor place indeed. Our artists celebrate and enrich our city, and contribute to our sense of identity and sense of place.” www.clovermoore.com

LordMayorCloverMooreMP

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WarrenLangleyASPIRE2009HarrisStreetUltimo

DrawingontheCityofSydney’sSustainableSydney2030PlantheCityArtPublicArtStrategyincludeseightguidingprinciplesforpublicartacrosstheCityofSydneylocalgovernmentarea.Alleightguidingprinciplesareunderpinnedbytheoverarchingvisionforasustainablecitybasedonuniversalaccessforall.Eachprincipleaddressessustainabilityindifferentways,includingenvironmental,cultural,economicandsocialsustainability.FormoredetailonhowtheseprinciplesalignwithSustainableSydney2030refertothetableonpage57.

1. Align significant City Art projects with major Sustainable Sydney 2030 urban design projects

2. Recognise and celebrate Aboriginal stories and heritage in public spaces

3. Support local artists and activate city sites with temporary art projects

4. Support vibrant places in village centres with community art and City Art projects

5. Promote high quality public art in new development

6. Support stakeholder and government partners to facilitate public art opportunities

7. Manage and maintain the City’s collection of permanent art works, monuments and memorials

8. Initiate and implement programs to communicate, educate and engage the public about City Art projects

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Culturalvitalityandcreativityisstrengthenedbyinvestmentinculturalassetsandactivities.TheCityArtPublicArtStrategyhasbeendevelopedasakeyactionoftheSustainableSydney2030Plan(action7.4.1).ThisstrategywillguidetheCity’spublicartprogramandsignificantlycontributetocreatingthe“vibrantculturalandcreativecity”outlinedintheplan.ThePublicArtStrategyaimstoembedpublicartintothefabricofthecitytoreflectSydney’suniquehistory,itsdiversecommunities,itscreativity,itsinnovationanditsenergy.Providingopportunitiesforeveryonetoparticipate,includingartistswithadisability,itaimstocreateexperiencesthatareuniversallyaccessibletoallpeople.ThePublicArtStrategyrecognisestheCity’sreputationfordeliveringhighqualitypublicdomainandarchitecturalprojectsandintendstocomplimentthecapitalworksprogramwithhighqualitypublicart.

ThePublicArtStrategyusesthetermCityArttodefineabroadprogramofpublicartembracingpermanentandtemporaryinstallationsandartworksandreflectthechangingwaysartistsandartworksengagewiththelifeofthecity,itscommunitiesandvisitors.

ThePublicArtStrategybuildsonthelegacyofthepast,whilerespondingtonewideasaboutart,storytelling,interpretationandculturalexpression.SuchimportantaspectsofcitylifewerecalledforbythecommunityduringtheCityofSydney’sLocalActionPlansconsultationandthroughtheSustainableSydney2030communityconsultation.

Residents,businesses,artistsandtheculturalsectorcalledfortheCityofSydneytotakeamajorroleinprovidingculturalleadershipinSydney.Asaresultoneofthe10mainstrategicdirectionsofSustainableSydney2030isStrategicDirection7-“Todevelopaculturalandcreativecity.”

ThePublicArtStrategyprovidesaprogramforthedevelopmentofpublicartprojectsandforthebroaderengagementbyCouncilincommittingtopartnershipstosupportavibrantpublicartcultureasalegacyforthefuture.ThestrategyidentifieswhattheCityofSydneycandoandincludesvariousrolesforitspartnerstorealiseSustainableSydney2030.

ThePublicArtStrategyhasbeendevelopedalongsidecitywideurbandesignstrategiesincludingtheCityCentrePublicDomainPlan,theLiveableGreenNetwork,theLanewaysRevitalisationStrategy,theSocialPolicyandSocialInfrastructurePlanandthedevelopmentoftheCityofSydneyCulturalPlanandtheCityPlan,acomprehensivecity-widesetofplanningcontrols.

ThroughtheadoptionofthePublicArtStrategy,theCounciloftheCityofSydneycommitsitselftodeliveringadynamicPublicArtProgramtodemonstrateitscommitmenttotheculturalobjectivesofSustainableSydney2030andtomakeSydneyaworld-leadingculturalcity.

The City Art Public Art Strategy is divided into three parts;

Part 1 City Art and Sustainable Sydney 2030. What will be delivered?

Part 2 City Art Implementation Plan and how it will be delivered

Part 3 City Art: Making it Happen

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“The work to be done in making a place alive with artistic ferment, in securing (creative) feeding grounds, is subtle, detailed and complex. Compared with the monumental grandeur of the Opera House it will be no less heroic.”NeilArmfield

FormerArtisticDirectorBelvoirStreetTheatreCreativeFuturesCityTalk2007

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TheCityofSydney’sPublicArtAdvisoryPanelwasinitiatedbytheLordMayorCloverMooreandappointedbyCouncilin2007.SincethentheCityofSydneyhasbenefitedfromthisdiversegroupofprofessionalartists,curatorsandarchitectsprovidingadviceonPublicArt.

FormoreinformationontheroleofthePublicArtAdvisoryPanelrefertopage60.

PAnel membeRs

Someoftheprojectsinitiated,developedandsupportedbythePublicArtAdvisoryPanelinclude:

• PublicArtPolicy

• CityArtPublicArtStrategy

• PublicArt:AcquisitionandDe-accessionGuidelines

• Ongoingreviewofpublicartplansinmajordevelopments

• LanewaysByGeorge!Temporaryartprogram

• TaylorSquarePlinthProjectandothertemporaryartcommissions

• Thedevelopmentofpermanentpublicartcommissions

• IntegrationofpublicartinCityProjectsCapitalWorks

• Communityartprojects

• Publicandprivatesectorpartnershipsandproposals

PublIC ART AdvIsoRY PAnel

Leon Paroissien MuseumofContemporaryArtFoundingDirector(PanelChairman)

2007–Ongoing

Judith Blackall HeadArtisticProgramsMCA 2007–OngoingFelicity Fenner SeniorCuratorandLecturerCOFAUNSW 2007–OngoingJanet Laurence Artist 2007–OngoingAnne Loxley WriterandCurator 2007–OngoingHetti Perkins SeniorCuratorArtGalleryNSW 2007–Ongoing

Richard Johnson DirectorJohnsonPiltonWalker,Architects 2010–Ongoing

Ken Maher ChairmanHASSELLdesignnetwork 2007–2009

Brian Parkes AssociateDirector.ObjectGallery 2007–2010

Ewen McDonald WriterandCurator 2008-2008

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BronwynOliverPALM(detail)1999RoyalBotanicGardensSydneySculptureWalk

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FoundATIons In PublIC ART

TheCityofSydneyhassomeoftheoldestmonumentsinthenationcollectedundertheSydneyOpenMuseumProgram.

Thisprogramwasestablishedin1990tovalueandcarefortheCity’scollectionofstatues,memorialsandfountainsthatplayasignificantroleinreflectingtheidentityofSydney.

Afocusonpublicartre-emergedinSydneyinthe1990s,atthetimeofplanningforpublicimprovementsinthecitycentreintheleaduptotheSydney2000OlympicGames.TheCity’sPriorityOnecapitalworksprojectsandtheSydneySculptureWalkintegratedanumberofmajorpublicartworksintotheCityandtheRoyalBotanicGardens.

FollowingtheamalgamationwithSouthSydneyCouncilin2004,anewpublicartprogramwasdeveloped,guidedbythediversityofthecityandaimingtocelebrateitscreativityandculture.The

programincludedtheappointmentofthePublicArtAdvisoryPanel,areviewofmaintenanceandconservation,developmentofnewtemporaryartprograms,andnewpermanentcommissions.TheprogramhaspursuedtheintegrationofpublicartinmajornewdevelopmentaswellasintheCouncil’sowncommunityfacilities,parksandstreetimprovements.

RecentsuccessesincludeartworksfusedwithculturalandorheritageinterpretationsuchasBullets and Bibles 2008byFionaFoleyinRedfernParkandtheplayfulschoolfence,Skippedy Skip2007byNuhaSaad,includedintheupgradeofGlebePointRoad.

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The iconic Archibald Fountain is a significant focal point for Sydney and a popular meeting place in the City Centre.

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“The City of Villages framework remains central to our vision for Sydney - protecting and strengthening what our communities love about their neighbourhoods, while ensuring that local shops, services and facilities are just a short walk away to promote sustainable living. In line with the City of Villages vision, Sustainable Sydney 2030 identifies important local activity hubs and will strengthen the basis for our local village planning.”LordMayorCloverMooreMP

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SustainableSydney2030wasdevelopedprimarilytoaddressthefactthatcitiesaretheworld’slargestemittersofgreenhousegas.TheCityofSydneytalkedtothecommunitytodiscoverwhatsortofacitySydneyresidentsandworkerswanted.TheCityengagedthe“bestandbrightest”mindstodevelopalong-termstrategicplanforthecitythatwouldrespondtosignificantconcernssuchaspopulationgrowth,housingaffordability,transportcongestionandclimatechange.TheoutcomewasavisionforaGreen,GlobalandConnectedcitywhichnowdrivesalltheCouncil’splansandactions.

TheCityArtPublicArtStrategywasproposedinSustainableSydney2030toincreasetherangeandexperienceofpublicartinthecitycentreandacrossthevillagesofthelocalgovernmentarea.

DevelopingavibrantandcreativecitywillrequirekeyareasofCounciltocollaborateontheCity’sculturalplanninganditsimplementation.ThiswillrequireanintegratedapproachtodeliveringmajorurbanrenewalandCitytransformationprojectswiththeStateGovernmentandotherdevelopmentpartnersaswellasCityofSydneycapitalworksprojects,CityEventsandCommunityLivingservices.

ThisstrategyisfocusedonguidingthedeliveryofpublicartprojectsandincludesactionplansforeightguidingprinciplesforimplementingpublicartoverthelifeoftheSustainableSydney2030Plan.ItidentifiesopportunitiesandapproachestoprovidingpublicartrangingfromcommunitybasedlocalworksinVillageCentres(referredtoasActivityHubsinSustainableSydney2030)toiconicnewmajorartprojectsattractingbusinessandvisitorstoSydneyandrecognisingtheCity’spre-eminentroleasachampionforthesustainableproductionandcelebrationofculture.

FormoredetaileddiscussionoftheimplementationofSustainableSydney2030referto3.1ImplementingSustainableSydney2030onpage56.

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SustainableSydney2030includestenVillageCentreswhichbuildsontheeightlocalareasidentifiedintheLocalActionPlans.TheVillageCentreswillbeplaceswithdistinctiveanddiversecharacteraroundkeymainstreets.


ThepriorityprojectsofthisPublicArtStrategysupportarangeofSustainableSydney2030DirectionsandtheCouncil’svisionforaGreen,GlobalandConnectedcity.

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EoraJourneyisthefirstmajorculturalprojectofSustainableSydney2030thatCounciliscommittedtodelivering.ItwillrecognisetheCity’sAboriginalheritagethroughasignificantAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderculturalwalk,fromSydneyHarbourtoRedfern.

TheEoraJourneyprojectwillspanthebreadthofculturalplanningandwillbebuiltonafoundationofcloseengagementwiththecity’sAboriginalcommunity.TheCityofSydneyAboriginalAdvisoryPanelwillguidetheCityindevelopinganddeliveringtheproject.

ItisenvisagedthattheEoraJourneywillinvolvefourcomponents:

• AnAboriginalKnowledgeCentre

• AsignatureeventcelebratingAboriginalheritage

• RecognitionofAboriginalheritageinpublicplacesusingpublicart,interpretationandplacenaming

• AnAboriginalemploymentandleadershipprogram

ThisstrategyproposesanewmajorAboriginalartworktomarkthestartoftheEoraJourneyproject.ThiswilldemonstratetheCity’scommitmenttoAboriginalpeople,pastandpresent-lookingtothefuturewhilerecognisingthestoriesofthepast.

CulTuRAl RIbbon And The lIveAble gReen neTWoRk

TheCulturalRibbon,theothermajorculturalproposalofSustainableSydney2030,isaforeshorewalklinkingleadingculturalinstitutions.AlongwiththeEoraJourney,theCulturalRibbonwillbeakeyculturalpathwayontheCity’sproposedLiveableGreenNetwork.TheCulturalRibbonwilllinkthePowerhouseMuseumandMaritimeMuseumatDarlingHarbourtofutureculturalvenuesatBarangaroo,toCircularQuayandtheOperaHouseandontotheArtGalleryofNSWandtheAustralianMuseum.

AswiththeEoraJourney,theCulturalRibbonisapartnershipprojecttopromotetheculturallifeandexperienceoftheCity.Itsinclusioninthisstrategywillenableittobedevelopedwithinthestrategy’sbroader

approachtodeliveringpublicart.

ThedevelopmentoftheLiveableGreenNetworkwillprovideopportunitiesforpublicarttobeintegratedintoacity-widewayfindingsystemwhichwillreinforcepedestrianandcyclinglinksacrossthecityandsouthtoRedfern,theGreenSquareTownCentreandtheAlexandraCanal.

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AnotherimportantfocusofthisstrategyistocreatevibrantandvitalspacesthatinspirecreativityandensureSydney’scontinuingglobalsuccess.

Projectsalreadyidentifiedtoimprovethepedestrianenvironmentandprovideopportunitiesforpublicartinclude:

• thepedestrianisationofGeorgeStreet

• theredevelopmentofSydneySquareandTownHallSquare

• thecontinuingprogramtorevitaliseCitylaneways

• theimprovementstopublicareasinChinatown

andplansfortheCity’svillagessuchasintheOxfordStreetCulturalQuarter,theGreenSquareTownCentreandotherVillageCentresidentifiedinSustainableSydney2030.

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LiveableGreenNetworkMap

TheLivableGreenNetworksupportsSustainableSydney2030directionstoimprovewalkingandcyclingintheCityandguidesthedefinitionofopportunitiesforpublicartatkeynodesonthenetworkaspartofacitywidewayfindingsystem.

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Eora Journey - Recognition in Public Spaces

Redfern Banner Program

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Green Square Temporary Art Program

City Spaces

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Oxford Street Cultural Quarter

Harbour Village North Plan

Green Square Town Centre

Capital Works Projects

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Events NSW

Sydney Biennale

Sydney Festival

Art Organisations

Tertiary Institutions

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Street Art Register

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13ChinaTown

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Sustainable Sydney 2030 includes opportunitiesfor public art as components of major urban design projects in the city.

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SustainableSydney2030includesopportunitiesforpublicartascomponentsofleadingurbandesignprojectsinthecity.

Majorsquaresandtransporthubswillbefocalpointsforevents,aswellasshopping,meetingpeople,havinglunchandrelaxinginthecity.Publicspaceswillbecomplementedbyastrongpublicartagendathatincludesadventurousandchallengingworksbycontemporarylocalandinternationalartiststocreatealivelyandengagingcitycentre.

OpportunitiestointegratepublicartintothetransformationofGeorgeStreetandtheLiveableGreenNetworkpedestrianandcyclingprioritycorridorprojects,aswellasotherephemeralartworksanddesigninterventions,willbeexploredasawayofprovidingaculturallayertointerpretSydney’shistoryanditspeople.

meAsuRIng suCCess

Successwilldependonimprovingthewaypublicartprojectsare:

• includedinearlyplanningofmajorSustainableSydney2030projects

• well-integratedintopublicandprivatedevelopments

• wellreceivedbythecommunity

• seentoenliventhecity

• utilisingwell-integratedsustainabilityinitiativesinurbanartprojects

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Animportantopportunityforanartist/architectcollaborationtore-imagineanewurbanspaceintheheartoftheKingsCross,oneofSydney’sinternationallyknowndestinations.Apotentialthemefortheprojectisthe‘KindnessoftheCross’inrecognitionofthenumberofcommunityorganisationssupportingdisadvantagedpeople.

Timing Short–Mediumterm

2030 Directions

AgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCityAculturalandcreativeCity

2030 Action Workinpartnershiptodevelopvisitorfacilitiesandattractions

City’s role FacilitatedeliverythroughCapitalWorksprogramincludingpublicconsultation

PotentialSupporting Partners

KingsCrossBusinessPartnershipCommunityOrganisations

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OneoftheFiveBigMovesinSustainableSydney2030istoprioritisewalkingandcyclingintheCity.ToenlivenandcomplementtheLiveableGreenNetworkartanddesignwillbeincorporatedintoauniversallyaccessiblecity-widepedestrianandcyclingsystem.Usingarangeofapproachessuchascolourcodingofwalkingandcyclinglinks,engagingartworksatkeynodesandVillageCentres,andwell-designedsignageandmaps,thenetworkwillprovideaclearlylegibleandpleasant-to-useorientationsysteminthecity.PrinciplescanbedemonstratedalongtheCultural RibbonandbyConnecting Green Square.

Timing Mediumterm

2030 Directions

AleadingenvironmentalperformerAculturalandcreativeCityACityforpedestriansandcyclists

2030 Action ImproveaccessandcommunicationaboutpedestriannetworksintheCityCentre

City’s role DirectdeliverythroughCapitalWorksprogram

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TownHallSquaretogetherwithSydneySquarewillformanimportantcivicprecinctinthecity.ItisoneofthreeproposednewsquareslinkedbyapedestrianisedGeorgeStreetfromCircularQuaytoCentralStation.Itwillbeafocalpointformeetingpeople,atransportinterchangeandaplaceforexperiencingtheculturallifeofthecity,makingitanidealsiteforamajorpublicartproject.

Timing Mediumterm

2030 Directions

AgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCityAculturalandcreativeCityAlivelyandengagingCityCentre

2030 Action DevelopapublicspaceimprovementstrategytoenhancestreetsandsquaresintheCityCentre

City’s role DirectdeliverythroughCapitalWorksprogram


StateGovernment

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SydneyCityistheeconomiccapitalofAustralia.AttheheartofthefutureprosperityofSydneywillbethetransformationofGeorgeStreetastheCity’scivicspinewithanefficientandreliablelightrailservicelinkingCentralStationwithCircularQuayandBarangaroo.

KeytothetransformationofGeorgeStreetbytheinclusionoflightrailisasignaturepublicartworkinanewlyenvisionedTownHallSquareandaprogramofworksinnearbysquaresandcityspacesalongGeorgeStreet,toreinforceSydney’snewcivicspine.TheCityofSydneywillworkwiththeStateGovernmenttoimplementstreetscapeimprovementsincludinganappropriatepublicartprogramforthissignificantchangetotheCity.

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TheCityisworkinginpartnershipwithNSWStateGovernment(Landcom)todevelopaworld-classsustainabletowncentreatGreenSquare.OpportunitiesforsustainablepublicarthavebeenidentifiedandneedtobefurtherdevelopedinthemediumtolongtermastheGreenSquareTownCentreandGreenSquareHealthandRecreationCentretakeshape.Opportunitiestointegratepublicartintourbaninfrastructurecanhighlightandachievesustainabilityobjectives.GreenSquareoffers,throughthelarge-scaleredevelopmentthatisunderwayandmasterplansthatarebeingdeveloped,significantopportunitiestoworkwiththeprivatesectortodeliverpublicart.AconnectingGreenSquareprojectwillbedevelopedaspartoftheLiveableGreenNetworktoreinforcewalkingandcyclingconnectionstothecity.

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Thismajorurbanrenewalareaalsoprovidestheopportunitytodevelopasignificantpublicartprogram,followingmodelssuchastheMelbourneDocklandsandMillenniumPark,Chicago.TheCityofSydney’sPublicArtAdvisoryPanelcanplayaroletosupportasignificantpublicartprograminthisarea,inparticularprojectsthatreinforceconnectionstothecityalongthewaterfrontandadjacentcitystreets.Thiswouldensurethatothercity-wideCityArtprojectssuchastheEoraJourney,theLivableGreenNetworkandCulturalRibbonarewellintegratedintothisnewpartofthecity.

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TosupporttheplansforacivicspineanintegratedpublicartstrategyisproposedtocreatepermanentartworksinthethreelinkedsquaresandothercityspacesadjacenttoGeorgeStreettocreateadynamicnewpublicrealmattractivetotheresidents,workers,visitorsandbusinessesessentialtotheCity’songoingsuccess.ThisshouldincludeaseriesoftemporaryartprogramsthatactivatespacesandsitesduringtheconstructionofthelightrailandbeyondtoenliventheCityCentre.

Timing Short-Mediumterm

2030 Directions

AgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCityAculturalandcreativeCityAlivelyandengagingCityCentre

2030 Action DevelopapublicspaceimprovementstrategytoenhancestreetsandsquaresintheCityCentre

City’s role UndertakecommitmentssetoutinMOUwithStateGovernmentthroughdeliveryofCapitalWorksstreetscapeimprovementsprogram.


StateGovernment


The Council of the City of Sydney has committed to the recognition of Aboriginal Heritage in the City by announcing a new Aboriginal Knowledge Centre by 2012 as part of the Eora Journey project.

ReCognIse And CelebRATe AboRIgInAl sToRIes And heRITAge In PublIC sPACes

The Council of the City of Sydney has undertaken to recognise Aboriginal Heritage in the city with events, the creation of a new Aboriginal Knowledge Centre, mentoring programs and by weaving Aboriginal stories into the fabric of the city. Together these programs form the Eora Journey Project.

ThisProjectwillcelebrateandsharethestoryoftheworld’soldestlivingculture.TheideafortheEoraJourneywasdevelopedbyMerrimaAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderdesignstudioafterparticipatingintheAboriginalcommunityconsultationassociatedwiththedevelopmentoftheSustainableSydney2030Plan.ItrespondstoideasfromtheAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderandbroadercommunities.

KeytothesuccessoftheEoraJourneyisthenotionofattractingvisitorstoplacesinhabitedbyathrivingAboriginalcommunitywherelocalAboriginalartistscanselltheirworkandAboriginalpeopleareemployedinarangeofjobs.

ThecreationofasymbolicjourneyfromSydneyHarbour,thepointoffirstcontact,toRedfern,thepopularheartoftheAboriginalcommunity,arejustthefirststepsindevelopingamuchbroaderrecognitionofAboriginalcultureacrosstheCityandtherestofEoracountry.

OpportunitiestoprovideeducationalandmentoringprogramsforAboriginalartistsandthebroadercommunitywillformakeypartoftheEoraJourneyProject.

TheEoraJourneyProjectwillbedevelopedinpartnershipwiththeCityofSydneyAboriginalAdvisoryPanelandthelocalAboriginalcommunity.

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Forthisprojecttobesuccessfulitwillneedtodeliver:

• widespreadacknowledgementofEorapeopleandtheircultureinSydney

• widespreadawarenessoftheEoraJourneyProject

• auniversallyaccessibleEoraJourneywalkingtrailfromtheHarbourtoRedfernwithsignificantartworksandinterpretationrecognisingAboriginalcultureandheritage

• asignatureeventcelebratingtheEoraJourney

• anewAboriginalCulturalCentre

• newAboriginalemploymentandenterpriseprograms.

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DevelopingprojectsthatrecogniseAboriginalcultureinpublicspaceswillrequiredetailedknowledgeofAboriginalsitesofsignificance.Thisculturalmappingwillincludesignificantcommunityinvolvement.Oncecomplete,themappingwillbeusedtocreateaframeworkfortheCitytoimplementprojectswiththeAboriginalcommunitythatcelebrateAboriginalheritage.TheseprojectswillbuildontheculturalmappingtoincludenewwaysofcommunicatingandengagingwiththepubliconAboriginalculture.

Timing Shortterm

2030 Directions

ACulturalandcreativeCityACityforpedestriansandcyclists

2030 Action EstablishanAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderculturalinterpretationtrailfromtheHarbourtoRedfern

City’s role UndertakeculturalmappingandresearchintobestpracticetopresenttotheAboriginalAdvisoryPanelinordertoworkshoparangeofpublicartprojectoptions


MetropolitanLandCouncilNSWDepartmentoftheEnvironmentandClimateChangeNSWHeritageOfficeRedfernWaterlooAuthorityRoyalBotanicGardensAustralianMuseumPowerhouseMuseumArtGalleryofNSWCarriageworksMuseumofContemporaryArt

eoRA JouRneY – ReCognITIon In PublIC sPACes

ThisprojectwilldevelopaseriesofpublicartworkstomarktheEoraJourneyfromtheharbourtoRedfern,recognisingAboriginalCulturalHeritageandfosteringopportunitiestogeneratenewAboriginalcontemporaryartisticexpressioninthepublicdomain.

Inparallelwiththeculturalmappingandaninternationalreviewofinterpretationpractice,optionswillbedevelopedwiththeAboriginalandPublicArtAdvisoryPanelsforsignificantpublicartworksintheCitylinkingtheworkWaganmullaya 2000byBrendaCroftintheBotanicGardensatFarmCovewithFionaFoley’sBibles and Bullets 2008ensembleofworksatRedfernPark.


2030 Directions

AculturalandcreativeCityACityforpedestriansandcyclists

2030 Action EstablishanAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderculturalinterpretationtrailfromtheHarbourtoRedfern

City’s role ProjectfacilitationanddirectdeliverythroughCapitalWorksprogram


MetropolitanLandCouncilNSWDepartmentoftheEnvironmentandClimateChangeNSWHeritageOfficeRedfernWaterlooAuthorityRoyalBotanicGardensAustralianMuseumPowerhouseMuseumArtGalleryofNSWCarriageworksMuseumofContemporaryArtAccessibleArtsArtspace

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ContinuearegularprogramforyoungAboriginalpeopleworkingwithAboriginalartistswhoprovidementoring,teachingandsupporttoproduceaseriesofbannerartworksforthepublicdomain.

Timing Shorttermandongoing

2030 Directions

AculturalandcreativeCity

2030 Action DevelopanAboriginalCulturalPlan

City’s role Co-ordinatetheprogramwithvariouslocalpartners

Supporting Partners

TAFESydneyInstituteAboriginalMedicalService

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ReCognITIon In The PublIC domAIn

TheEoraJourneyaimstodeliversignificantartworksandinterpretationintheCity’spublicspacestorecogniseAboriginalculturepastandpresent.

A mAJoR evenT To CelebRATe AboRIgInAl CulTuRe

InconsultationsfortheSustainableSydney2030Vision,theAboriginalandthebroadercommunitycalledforamajoreventtocelebrateAboriginalculture.

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OpportunitiestoincludecontemporaryAboriginalartanddesignwillbeafeatureofCouncil’scommitmenttoanAboriginalculturalcentre.

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ThecreationofjobsandbusinesssupportprogramsaspartoftheEoraJourneyProjectwillhelpAboriginalempowerment.

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Temporary projects and events allow the City to respond flexibly to the innovations of artists in defining and re-defining the physical nature of the City and its impact on our sensibilities.

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TemporaryprojectsandeventsallowtheCitytorespondflexiblytotheinnovationsofartistsindefiningandre-definingthephysicalnatureoftheCityanditsimpactonoursenses.

TheCityestablishedtheLiveLanesTemporaryLanewayArtProgramin2007tosupporttherevitalisationoftheseunder-appreciatedspaces.NowtheCitywillcontinuetoinvestigateopportunitiesfortemporaryarttoactivatecityspaces.

LocalcommunityartprojectsarealsosupportedbytheCity’sextensivecommunityandculturalgrantsprogram.InformationontheseprogramsisavailablethroughtheCityofSydneywebsite.

ThePublicArtStrategyenvisagesfurtheropportunitiesfortemporaryartprojectsbythecommunitythroughitsCitySpacestemporaryartprogram.ThiswillenlivenplacesacrosstheCityandgiveartistsandlocalcommunitiesameansofdefiningthecharacterofthecityandtheirneighbourhoods.

ThePublicArtAdvisoryPanelprovidesexpertiseinassessingartistproposals.TheByGeorge!TemporaryLanewayArtProgramin2008and2009usedmembersoftheCity’sPublicArtAdvisoryPaneltohelpselectartists.ThishasprovedasuccessfulmodelforcommissioningartistsonarangeofCityArtprojects.

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Successcanbejudgedbyachievingincreasesin:

• popularsupportfortemporaryprojectsbyartistsandthecommunity

• criticalacclaiminartjournalsandfrompeersintheartworld

• activitygenerated-includingbringingpeopletoforgottenlanewaysandnewcityspacesandencouragingbusinessestorethinktheirideasaboutCityspacesandstimulatingbusinessesandtheCityeconomy

• sustainableworkpracticesbyartistsincluding;reuseandrecyclingofmaterials,useofinnovativetechnologiesandengagementwiththeenvironment


RichardGoodwin,AdrianMcGregorandRussellLowe7M BAR2009Underwood

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TAYloR squARe ‘PlInTh’ PRoJeCT

The Plinth projectaimstorevitalisetheheartofOxfordStreetatTaylorSquareandcelebrateitsculturallifeandcommunitiesincludingthegay,lesbian,bisexualandtransgendercommunities.

Theprojectinvolveslocalartsorganisationstodevelopengagingtemporaryartworksthattransformthisspaceintomorethanjustabusyintersection.


2030 Directions

AculturalandcreativeCityVibrantandprosperouslocalcommunitiesandeconomies

2030 Action UsetheCity’sStreets,lanewaysandpublicspacestoshowcasedifferentartforms

City’s role DirectdeliverythroughthePublicArtprogram

Supporting Partners

Localartsorganisationsandinstitutions

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TheCityofSydney’sLanewaysRevitalisationStrategyaimstocelebratetheseunderusedspacesintheheartoftheCity.ThetemporaryartprogramaddsanextradimensiontotheexperienceoftheCity,providingmomentsofinspirationandreflection.

ThetemporarylanewayartprojectadvancestheLanewaysRevitalisationStrategybyaddressing:relationshipmanagementwithkeyCitystakeholders;thecoordinationofeventmanagementinlanes;thelevelofsupporttoprivatesectorandtointernalCouncilUnitssupportinglanewayactivation;andidentificationofopportunitysitesforsmallbars.TheprojectadvancestheSustainableSydney2030directionsforalivelyandengagingCityCentreandaculturalandcreativeCity.


2030 Directions

AlivelyandengagingCitycentreAculturalandcreativeCityAgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCityACityforpedestriansandcyclists

2030 Action UsetheCity’sStreets,lanewaysandpublicspacestoshowcasedifferentartforms.


Supporting Partners

PropertyownersBusinessownersArtists,architects,designersandothercreativelymindedandwillingpeople

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AprogramtoencourageartistsandthelocalcommunitytoconsideropportunitiesforpublicartintheGreenSquareTownCentreandtocapturethehistoryoftheareafromtheexistingZetlandcommunity.Theprogramwouldbeanopportunitytodevelopideasforfuturepermanentworks,oruseinactivesitesintheareatoproducelarge-scaletemporaryworksduringdevelopment.

ThisprogramwillgeneratebroadinterestwhileGreenSquareundergoesitstransformationintoasustainabletowncentre.TheprogramwouldalsotieinwiththeCity’screationofa‘healthandrecreation’precinctinEpsompark,providingopportunitiesforcommunityengagementinthedesigndevelopmentoftheGreenSquareVillageCentre.TheprogramwillalsopromotesustainabilityinitiativesforwaterreuseandanewlightrailconnectiontotheGreenSquarerailwaystation.


2030 Directions

AculturalandcreativeCityVibrantandprosperouslocalcommunitiesandeconomiesSustainabledevelopment,renewalanddesign

2030 Action UsetheCity’sStreets,lanewaysandpublicspacestoshowcasedifferentartforms


Supporting Partners

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CITY sPACesTemPoRARY ART PRogRAms

Anevolvingandcontinuingprogramtoencourageartistsandlocalcommunitiestocarryoutsmall-scalepublicartprojects.

FollowingthepopularsuccessoftheAlbionPlacetemporaryartprogramtheCitywillseekoutfurthertemporaryartsitesandinviteartiststomakesubmissionsfortemporaryworks.

ThisprogramwouldcreateopportunitiesforartistsandenliventheCity’spublicspacesandVillageCentres.

Timing Mediumterm

2030 Directions

AculturalandcreativeCityLivelyandengagingCityCentreVibrantandprosperouslocalcommunitiesandeconomies

2030 Action UsetheCity’sstreets,lanewaysandpublicspacestoshowcasedifferentartforms


Supporting Partners

Propertyowners,localstakeholdersandbusinesspartnerships

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The City of Sydney has a large and ongoing capital works program to provide community facilities that support the Sustainable Sydney 2030 plan for Village Centres.

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TheCityofSydneyhasalargeandongoingcapitalworksprogramtoprovidecommunityfacilitiesthatsupporttheSustainableSydney2030PlanfortenVillageCentres.

Communityneedsforlibraries,swimmingpools,childcarecentresandyouthandagedpeoplefacilitieswillbeassessedaspartofthedevelopmentofVillageCentrePlans.

TheVillageCentreplanningandconsultationprocessoffersopportunitiestointroducepublicartandtoseekcommunitypartnershipstoshapelocalartprojects.

ThecapitalworksprogramwillbereviewedannuallybythePublicArtAdvisoryPanelforopportunitiestoincorporatepublicartwhereappropriate,andforfurtherdevelopmentwithlocalcommunitiesaspartofcapitalworksprojectsdesignandcommunityconsultation.

Village Centres City Art Opportunities

Haymarket TheChinatownPublicDomainMasterplanandPublicArtPlanincludeopportunitiesforsignificantpublicartworksaspartofcapitalworksprojectsintheshorttomediumterm

Redfern Street FutureopportunitiesincludeEoraJourneyprojectsaspartofthewalkfromtheHarbourtoRedfernincludingtheintegrationofartworksintothePemulwuy projectattheBlock

Oxford Street IncorporationofpublicartthatcelebratestheuniquehistoryofOxfordStreetaspartoftheOxfordStreetCulturalQuarter

Kings Cross DeveloptheTopoftheCrossprojectandincludenewpublicartintotheupgradeofFitzroyGardens

King Street FuturecreativehubatNewtownStationprovidessignificantopportunitiesforpublicart

Green Square FutureTownCentrewithitscommunitybuilding(includinglibrary),thenewEpsomParkprecinctwithitshealthandrecreationcentre,andtheLachlanprecinctwillprovideopportunitiesforsignificantpublicartbytheCityandtheprivatesector

Crown Street UpgradetoClevelandandCrownStintersectionandadjacentshoppingvillagecreatesopportunitiesforpublicart

Harris Street SupportinnovationclustersandaconsolidatedVillageCentrewithsignificantintegratedartprojects

Harbour OpportunityforpublicarttobeintegratedintoBarangarooandWalshBayCulturalQuarterandsupporttheEoraJourneyandCulturalRibbonProjectsalongthewaterfront.

Glebe Point Road OpportunitiesforpublicartatMinogueReserveandGlebeLibrarytobeexploredwiththelocalcommunityaswellasinthecontinuationoftheGlebeForeshoreWalk.

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Integratingpublicartintocommunitiescanbejudgedsuccessfulwhen:

• villagecentresaremademorevibrantandmorepeopleareattractedtolocalbusinesses

• artworksinVillageCentresbringpositiveresponsesfromthelocalcommunityandbusinesseshelpingcreatepositiveandprosperousneighbourhoods

• projectsareevenlydistributedacrossthelocalgovernmentareatoimprovedisadvantageandbuildstrongerandhealthiercommunitiesthroughartandtheparticipationandengagementitbrings



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RecognisingthatsignificantculturalactivityalreadyexistsinandaroundOxfordStreet,theOxfordStreetCulturalQuarterStrategy(OXCQ)respondstocommunityinvolvementandseekstotransformOxfordStreetintoathriving,dynamicanddiverseculturalquarter.

OXCQprojectsthatincludeopportunitiestointerprettheuniquehistoryofOxfordStreetthroughpublicartanddesigninclude:TheTaylorSquarePlinthProject;theCreativeHubprojectonTaylorSquareSouth;theextensionoftheLanewaysArtProgramtotheTaylorSquarearea;adigital-artwallatTaylorSquare;andthedevelopmentofaneventsprogramwithlocalartists,studiosandcommunityorganisations.


2030 Directions

VibrantlocalcommunitiesandeconomiesAculturalandcreativeCity

2030 Action SupportculturalactivityparticipationandinteractionSupportthedevelopmentofcreativeIndustriesProvideculturalleadershipandstrengthenculturalpartnerships

City’s role Lead,participateand/oradvocateforthedeliveryofprojects

Supporting Partners

GLBTcommunityLocalcommunityUNSWCollegeofFineArtsNationalArtSchoolLocalBusinessesAustralianCentreforPhotographyObjectGallery

FITzRoY gARdens, kIngs CRoss

TheupgradeforFitzroyGardensincludesopportunitiestoreflectonthechangingcharacterofKingsCrosswithsomenewpublicartworks.Thesewillbesensitivetoexistingartworks,theedginessoflocalstreetlifeandtheElAlameinfountain,thecentrepieceofthegarden.


2030 Directions

VibrantlocalcommunitiesandeconomiesAculturalandcreativeCity

2030 Action DevelopplansineachActivityHubtosupportthefutureroleandcharacterofcommunitylife

City’s role FacilitatedeliverythroughCapitalWorksprogramincludingpublicconsultation

Supporting Partners

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2030 Directions

Vibrantlocalcommunitiesandeconomies.

2030 Action DevelopplansineachActivityHubtosupportfutureroleandcharacterofcommunitylife

City’s role FacilitatedeliverythroughCapitalWorksProgramorPublicArtProgramincludingpublicconsultation

Supporting Partners

ChinatownChamberofCommerceLocalculturalorganisations

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The City of Sydney recognises the cultural and economic benefits that flow from integrating public art into the urban fabric - benefits not just for particular developments, but for the whole city.

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TheCityrecognisestheculturalandeconomicbenefits,thatflowfromintegratingpublicartintotheurbanfabric-benefitsnotjustfortheparticulardevelopmentsbutforthewholecity.

Engagingdevelopers,architectsandlandscapearchitectsinprocuringpublicartwillhelptomakeSydneyanevenmoreinteresting,distinctiveandculturallydiversecity.GuidelinesforPublicArtinNewDevelopmentsaimtohelpdevelopersprovidehighqualityartworksthatbenefitboththeCityandnewbusinessesandresidents.

Developersareadvisedtorefertotheseguidelineswhenplanningadevelopmenttoensurethesuccessfulintegrationofpublicartworks.

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Successcanbejudgedbyachieving:

• anincreaseinthenumberandqualityofpublicartworksinnewdevelopments

• betterintegrationofnewdevelopmentandpublicart

• betterintegrationofsustainableartpracticesinnewdevelopment

• increasedrecognitionofformerindustrialandotherusesthroughappropriatereuseofspacesandmaterialsandthroughinterpretationandpublicart

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TheCityofSydneywillundertakeacomprehensivereviewofthePublicArtinNewDevelopmentGuidelinestoclarifytheroleofdevelopers,theroleoftheCityanditsPublicArtAdvisoryPanel.

Timing Shortterm

2030 Directions

Sustainabledevelopment,renewalanddesignAculturalandcreativeCityAlivelyandengagingCityAgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCity

2030 Action Continuetoprotecttheheritagevaluesofobjects,buildings,placesandlandscapes

City’s role PrepareareportforCounciloutliningrangeofoptionsincludinglegalissues

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Asite-specificpiececommissionedfortheforecourtoftheMuseumofSydneyatitsopeningin1995byanon-AboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderandAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderArtistworkingtogether–JanetLaurenceandFionaFoley.Thisaward-winningpublicartinstallationevokestheculturalandphysicalhistoryofthesite,beforeandafter1788:apivotalturningpointinourhistory,whencontact,invasionandcolonisationtookplace.

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Yasuda’swork,titledTouchstonesisaverygoodexampleofthemarriageofartandarchitectureandtheabilityofarttocreateapositiveexperienceofspace.AtAuroraPlacethedevelopersencouragedtheconnectionbetweenarchitectandartistrightfromthestartoftheprojectandtheoutcomecontinuestosurpriseanddelightpeople.

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ThebuildingdesignedbyBovisLendLeaseandPTWknownas‘TheBond’wasgivena5-starenergyratingforecologicallysustainabledesign(ESD).Inkeepingwiththisinnovativebuilding,theworkbyRichardGoodwin,Exoskeleton,consistsofahyper-stylisedstainlesssteelrowingboatelevatedfourmetresabovethegroundandasweepingarcthatfunctionsasaseatingelementinthenewsquare.

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Link the major cultural organisations along the harbour foreshore by physical improvements to existing pathways as well as socially and economically.

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TheleadingstakeholderinSydney’spublicspacesistheCityofSydney.TheidentityofSydneythusreliesheavilyontheCity’ssuccessinsupportinggovernmentpartnersandkeystakeholdersinprovidingprojectsandeventsinthosespaces.

RecognisingthiskeyroletheCitywillcontinueitsconsultativeapproachandworkwitharangeofstakeholderstocreateexperiencesinthepublicdomainbasedonprinciplesofuniversalaccessanddevelopprojectsthatmakeartavailabletoeveryone.

TheideaofaCulturalRibbontolinkthemajorculturalorganisationsalongtheharbourforeshoreemergedfromtheSustainableSydney2030consultations.TheCulturalRibbonwillbecreatedbyimprovingexistingpathwaysandlinkingtheculturalcentressociallyandeconomicallytoimproveaudiencenumbersandexperiencesateachplace.

SupportforstakeholdersandpartnersalsocomesfromtheCity’skeyroleinhostingculturalforums,CityTalksandotherdiscussionstohelprealisepartnershipprojects.InparallelwithCityArtobjectivestoworkwithrelevantindustryandculturalorganisations,theCity’sEconomicDevelopmentUnitwillalsoworkwiththeCreativeIndustriesInnovationCentrebasedatUTSandarangeofotherstakeholdersindevelopingresearchprojectstodriveemploymentinthecreativeindustries.

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Successfulpartnershipsleadtosuccessfulprojects,sosuccessinworkingwithstakeholderscanbejudgedby:

• timelyimplementationofkeypartnershipprojectssuchastheScoutPlacePublicArtCommissionandtheCulturalRibbon

• theextentofpositiverecognitiontheCityreceivesbyprovidingculturalleadershipandsupportingculturalinitiativessuchastheEoraJourneyproject

• increasednumberofpartnershipswithtertiaryinstitutions,culturalorganisationsandotherkeystakeholders

• theimplementationofuniversalprinciplestocreateaccessiblepublicartprojectsandexperiencesinthepublicdomain



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HelpculturalorganisationsalongtheharbourattractmorepeoplebypromotingtheCulturalRibbonasagloballysignificantculturalwalkthatisuniversallyaccessiblebydesigningpublicareaimprovementsthatcanbeenjoyedbyeveryone.Developwebsiteandpublications.

Timing Short-Mediumterm

2030 Directions

AgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCity

2030 Action WorkinpartnershiptodevelopvisitorfacilitiesandattractionsAssesspartnershipopportunitieswithreferencetoachievingSustainableSydney2030objectives.

City’s role Definethescopeandfacilitatethedevelopmentanddeliveryoftheproject

Supporting Partners

PowerhouseMuseumNationalMaritimeMuseumMuseumofContemporaryArtSydneyTheatreCompanySydneyDanceCompanyBangarraDanceTheatreBellShakespeareCompanyArtGalleryofNSWAustralianMuseumMuseumofSydneyCustomsHouseOperaHouseRoyalBotanicGardensStateLibraryArtsNSWNSWStateGovernmentLocalBusinessPrecinctOrganisationsAccessibleArts

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Opportunitiesexisttoworkwithothermajorartinstitutionstoshareexpertise,resourcesandprogramideasforfundingCityArtprojects.AtpresenttherearenomechanismsfortheCitytoacceptfundsfromprivatephilanthropicorganisationsorotherbenefactorstobringaboutsignificantpublicartprojects.

TheCitywillinvestigatenewwaysofprovidingsupportforasignificantandmeaningfulCityArtprograminpartnershipwithkeystakeholders.

Timing Shortterm

2030 Directions

Sustainabledevelopment,renewalanddesignAculturalandcreativeCityAlivelyandengagingCityAgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCity

2030 Action Continuetoprotecttheheritagevaluesofobjects,buildings,placesandlandscapes.

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ManySydneyresidentshaveastrongattachmenttothemorethan200publicartworksondisplayintheCity’spublicspaces.Thepreservationoftheseworks,insituandinthememoryandconsciousnessofAustraliansandvisitors,isofgreatimportancetotheCity.

FormerlyreferredtoastheSydneyOpenMuseumworksintheCityofSydney’scarewillbereferredtoasCityArt-TheCityofSydneyPublicArtCollection.ThiswillincludeallnewpermanentandtemporaryworkscommissionedbytheCity.

ThecollectionhasbeenfullydocumentedandismadeaccessiblethroughwalkingmapsandtheCityArtwebsite.

Managingthecollectionincludesmonitoringandassessingartworkstoensureconservationandrefurbishmentofmanyhistoricalitemsarecarriedoutasfundingallows.TheCity’spolicyguidelinesandpublicartprocessesarebeingreviewedinordertomaintainthecollectioninaculturallyandenvironmentallysustainablemanner.

Skilledartisans,historicalandheritageexpertiseareessentialtotheongoingenjoymentoftheCity’spublicartcollection.TheongoingconservationofworksintheCity’scollectionpreservesthemanyartisanalskillsinvolvedinrepairing,restoringandtellingthestoriesabouttheseworksforappreciationbycurrentandfuturegenerations.

TheCityisalsodevelopingregistersofplaques,muralsandstreetart.

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SuccessinconservingandmanagingtheCity’spublicartcollectionwillbemeasuredby:

• reducingmaintenanceneedsbyrestoringheritageitemsinawaythatensurestheirpreservationintothefuture

• collectingmoredetailedinformationonartworksandmakingthisavailabletothepublicontheCityArtwebsite.Thiscanbedoneforexample,whenheritageassessmentreportsareundertakenorwheninformationisprovidedbythepublic.


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CompilearegisterofmuralsintheCityofSydneyanddevelopastreetartpolicyandprocess.

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CreatearecordofplaquesintheCityofSydneyanddevelopaconsistentstyleforexistingandfutureplaques.

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City’s role Ongoingcollectionmanagement,conservationandmaintenancebytheCityofSydneyPublicArtUnit.

The Sydney Open Museum is the main collection of permanent public artworks in the City. The City is also developing registers of Murals and Street Art and a Plaque register.

InITIATe And ImPlemenT PRogRAms To CommunICATe, eduCATe And engAge The PublIC AbouT CITY ART

KeytothesuccessoftheCityArtprogramisitssuccessfulpromotiontoworkers,residents,localandinternationalvisitors,researchersandartists.

CITY ART WebsITe, WAlkIng mAPs And TouRs.

TheCityArtWebsitewillbetheprimarysourceofinformationandactasanarchiveofalloftheCity’scollectionsofpermanentandtemporaryartprojects.

Thewebsitewillservemanyotherneeds.ItwillprovidemapstoallowresidentsandvisitorstoorganisetheirowntoursoftheCity’scollectionofpublicart.Itwillgiveinformationaboutcompaniesofferingorganisedbicycleandwalkingtours.Informationontourswillbeupdatedasnewandinventiveprogramsaredevelopedtoengagewiththecollection.

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SuccessincommunicatingCityArtwillbeshownbyincreasesin:

• useoftheCityArtWebsite

• thepopularityofwalkingandcyclingtours

• theusebyschoolsofCityArteducationkits



CITY ART WebsITe

PromotetheextentoftheCity’sexistingcollectionofpublicartonline.Createanarchiveoftemporaryprojectswithartist’sdetailsandinterviewstopromoteartistsworkandraiseawarenessofthebreadthoftheCityArtprogram.

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2030 Action WorkinpartnershiptodevelopvisitorfacilitiesandattractionsAssesspartnershipopportunitieswithreferencetoachievingSustainableSydney2030objectives.

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Supportartisttalksanddebatesontheroleofartincitiestoinspireandchallenge.

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AgloballycompetitiveandinnovativeCityWorkinpartnershiptodevelopvisitorfacilitiesandattractionsAssesspartnershipopportunitieswithreferencetoachievingSustainableSydney2030objectives.

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OngoingdevelopmentofeducationkitsforschoolgroupsandeducatorstoengagewiththeCityArtcollectionandtemporaryprojectsinvariousformats.

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PART ThReeCITY ART mAkIng IT hAPPen

Cities are much more than a collection of buildings and an economy. The most successful cities are those that value their culture, their history and their people.Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP Sustainable Sydney 2030 Vision

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CITY ART : mAkIng IT hAPPen

TheCityArtPublicArtStrategyprovidesforanoverlayofculturalinterpretationandartinthefutureplanninganddesignoftheCity’sstreets,cyclingandwalkingpaths,laneways,parks,squaresandplazas.ThestrategyisunderpinnedbyextensiveconsultationandcommissionedresearchundertakenonbehalfoftheCityindevelopingSustainableSydney2030.

JanGehl’sPublicSpaceandPublicLifeSydneyStudy(2007),calledforpublicarttoanimatethelifeandexperienceofSydneyandprovideimportanttouchstonesforthesenseofplaceandlegibilityofthecity,itshistoryanditspeople-especiallytheoriginalcustodiansoftheland,theGadigalpeopleoftheEoraNation.

ConsultationforSustainableSydney2030emphasisedtheimportanceofcultureandcreativityintheCitytoourlifestyle,tocommunitybuilding,tothecreativeeconomyandtotheidentityofSydney.SustainableSydney2030recognisesthatcreativityisdependentontheinteractionofcreativepeopleandanenvironmentthatgivesaccesstostimulatingwork,productionandperformancespaces.Itidentifiesthepublicdomain-thepublicspacesofthecity-asthefocusofmanyoftheseinteractionsandthusthecanvasforcreativityinthecity.

AswellastheCity’scommitmenttotheconservationandmaintenanceofitspublicart,thekeyfactorsinmakingthispublicartstrategyare:

Implementing Sustainable Sydney 2030

SustainableSydney2030isthekeydocumentguidingtheimplementationofPublicArtattheCityofSydneyandwilldrivetheprioritisationofprojects.

The Public Art Advisory Panel

PublicartprojectswillbedevelopedthroughtheCity’sPublicArtAdvisoryPanelwhichsupportstheCityofSydneyCouncil’scommitmenttoahighqualityprogramofpublicartacrossthelocalgovernmentarea.

The Project Delivery Process

TheCityDesignandPublicArtunitswillplayakeyroleindeliveringpublicartwiththehelpofmanyotherCouncilunits.

Placemaking and Sustainability

Placemakingisatermthatdescribeshowimpersonalcityareascanbemademorewelcomingbycreatinga“senseofbelonging”or“senseofplace”.Gooddesignandpublicartareimportantwaysoftransformingspaceintoplacesthatpeopleandcommunitiescanidentifywithandown.

UnderlyingtheCityArtPublicArtStrategyandprogramsisacommitmentbyCitystafftomonitorandtakeintoaccountenvironmental,social,economicandculturalissuesconcerningtheroleofpublicartinthemakingofbettercities.

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ThedevelopmentoftheSustainableSydney2030Planincludedresearchintothecity’sculturallifeinordertoidentifyitsstrengthsandweaknesses.Sydneyisrecognisedforhavingarangeofculturallydiversecommunitiesandahighconcentrationofworld-classculturaldestinations,butalsoforbeinganexpensivecityespeciallyforartistsandcreativeindustries’workers.

TheCityinvitedculturalprofessionalstoparticipateandofferadviceinthepreparationoftheplanataseriesofculturalroundtablesandone-on-onediscussions.ConsultationwasalsoheldwiththeAboriginalcommunitieswhovoicedaclearconcernforgreaterrecognitionofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslandercultureintheCity.

Throughotherpublicconsultationandsurveysitwasfoundthat84percentofCityresidentsbelieveadiversemixofpeopleandculturesintheCityisimportant.Itwasalsofoundthat87percentofpeoplehighlyvalueandrespectAboriginalcultureandheritage.

AsaresultofthisresearchandconsultationtheCounciloftheCityofSydneyincludedinSustainableSydney2030akeydirectiontosupportaculturalandcreativecityinordertofostervitality,participationandengagement.

A CulTuRAl And CReATIve CITY

ThefourobjectivesforcreatingaculturalandcreativeCityinSustainableSydney2030are:

1 Encourage the appreciation and development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage and its expression

2 Support cultural activity, participation and interaction

3 Support the development of creative industries

4 Provide cultural leadership and strengthen cultural partnerships.

ThedevelopmentofacreativeframeworkforpublicartisaspecificSustainableSydney2030actionwhichisdetailedinthe2030SupportingDocument:

“TheaimoftheCityArtCreativeFrameworkistoimplementsitespecificartworksacrossSydney.TheCreativeFrameworkwillsupportthestrategiestoactivatekeyprecinctsthroughouttheCityCentreandthevillages.TheCreativeFrameworkwillguidebudgetingforpublicartandwilldemonstrateacommitmenttolocalartistsbypromotingarangeofexpressionsacrosstheCitythatreflectitscharacter,historyandchallengesandwilladdvaluetoprecincts.”

UndertheguidanceoftheCityofSydney’sPublicArtAdvisoryPaneltheCityArtPublicArtStrategyfulfilstherequirementsofthisactionandhasbeendevelopedtoimplementtheCity’sPublicArtPolicywhileacknowledgingacentralrolefortheSustainableSydney2030Plananditsobjectives.

ThetableonthefollowingpagesetsouttheGuidingPrinciplesalignedwiththeKeyDirections,ObjectivesandActionsofSustainableSydney2030.

ThisalignmentdemonstratesthattheCityArtPublicArtStrategycansupportmanyofthedirectionsofSustainableSydney2030.

ThisalignmentalsospeakstothecapacityofpublicarttomakeameaningfulcontributiontotheCityinavarietyofwayswhich,withthesupportoftheCouncil,itwillcontinuetodoformanyyearstocome.

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AlIgnmenT oF The CITY ART PublIC ART sTRATegY PRInCIPles WITh The susTAInAble sYdneY 2030 vIsIon

Guiding Principle 2030 Directions 2030 Objectives Key 2030 Actions

1 AlignsignificantpublicartprojectswithmajorSustainableSydney2030urbandesignprojects

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Enhancetourisminfrastructure,assetsandbrandingoftheCityDevelopanetworkofsafe,linkedpedestrianandcyclepathsintegratedwithgreenspacesthroughoutboththeCityandInnerSydneyGivegreaterprioritytocycleandpedestrianmovementsintheCity

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DevelopacreativeframeworkforPublicArtintheCityWorkinpartnershipwiththeTourismIndustrytodevelopvisitorfacilitiesandattractionsWorkwithpartnerstodevelopandimplementthelivablegreennetworkintheCityandextendtoinnerSydneyManagetheroadspacetoencouragewalking,cyclingandtheuseofpublictransport

2 RecogniseAboriginalstoriesandheritageinthepublicdomain

7 AculturalandcreativeCity

7.1 EncouragetheappreciationanddevelopmentofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderculturalheritageanditscontemporaryexpression

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DevelopaCityofSydneyAboriginalCulturalPlan,coveringAboriginalArts,publicartanddesignEstablishanAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderCulturalinterpretationtrailfromRedferntoMrs.Macquarie’sChair.

3 Supportlocalartistsandactivatecityspaceswithtemporaryartprojects

5 Alively,engagingCitycentre

5.1 StrengthentheCity’spublicdomainidentityandcreatemoreplacesformeeting,restandleisure

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DevelopapublicspaceimprovementstrategytoenhancestreetsandsquaresintheCityCentreUseSydney’sstreets,lanewaysandpublicspacestoshowcasedifferentartforms

4 SupportvibrantplacesinVillageCentreswithcommunityartandpublicartinCityprojects

6 Vibrantlocalcommunitiesandeconomies

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MaintainandenhancetheroleandcharacteroftheVillagesCreateanetworkofActivityHubsasplacesformeeting,shopping,creating,learningandworkingforlocalcommunities

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EnsurethatplanningpoliciessupportasustainableCityofVillagesDevelopplansineachActivityHubtosupportfutureroleandcharacterofcommunitylifePlanforcommunityassets,facilitiesandelementsconsistentwiththefutureroleandcharacteroftheActivityHubs

5 Promotetheintegrationofhighqualitypublicartinnewdevelopment

9 Sustainabledevelopmentrenewalanddesign

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Developanetworkofsafe,linkedpedestrianandcyclepathsintegratedwithgreenspacesthroughoutboththeCityandInnerSydneyEnsurerenewalareasmakemajorcontributionstothesustainabilityoftheCity.ThisshouldincludeWaterSensitiveUrbanDesignpracticesinthepublicdomainDefineandimprovetheCity’spublicdomainandenhancetheirroleforpubliclifePlanforabeautifulCityandpromotedesignexcellenceContinuallyimprovedevelopmentcontrolsandapprovalsprocessestominimisecompliance

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PreparedesignplansforacontinuousforeshorepathbetweenglebeandRushcuttersBayandfromtheHarbouratGlebe,toBotanyBay,RoseberryandbeyondPrepareacomprehensivePublicDomainPlantodefinethelongtermstreetnetwork,locationofsquares,publicspaceandopenspace.Creategenerouschannel-sideopenspaceandparklandlinkstoGreenSquarealongwatercanalsPreparepublicdomaininterfaceguidelinestodefinedesiredstreetedgeconditionsEnsurethedesignofmajorinfrastructurecontributestothepublicdomain.Regularlyreviewandstreamlinedevelopmentcontrols

6 Supportstakeholderandgovernmentpartnerstofacilitatepublicartopportunities

10 Implementationthrougheffectivegovernanceandpartnerships

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ProvideculturalleadershipandstrengthenculturalpartnershipsEstablishandmonitorpartnershipsforchangeConsiderinnovativefundingandfinanceapproaches

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Developcreativeindustryandculturalprecinctstrategies.EstablishpartnershipswithothergovernmentstocoordinateandsupportculturaldevelopmentAssessnewpartnershipopportunitieswithreferencetoachievingSustainableSydney2030objectives

7 ManageandmaintaintheCity’scollectionofpermanentartworks,monumentsandmemorials

9 Sustainabledevelopment,renewalanddesign

9.3 PlanforabeautifulCityandpromotedesignexcellence

9.3.4 Continuetoprotecttheheritagevaluesofobjects,buildings,placesandlandscapes.

8 Initiateandimplementprogramstocommunicate,educateandengagethepublicaboutCityArt

10 Implementationthrougheffectivegovernanceandpartnerships

10.2 Giveprioritytocommunityinvolvement,engagementandpartnershipswiththeCityofSydney

10.2.1 Maintainandextendcommunityrolesindecisionmakingandincurrentconsultation,engagement,educationandinformationprocedures


RelevAnT susTAInAble sYdneY 2030 sTRATegIes And PlAns

SustainableSydney2030pointstoanumberofopportunitiesandoutlinesabroadrangeofactionstobeundertakenoverthelifeoftheplan.TheCityArtPublicArtStrategyrecognisesthatanumberofstrategiesbeingdevelopedwillprovideopportunitiesforpublicart.Thesuccessfulincorporationofpublicartwillrequireanawarenessanddevelopmentoftheseprograms.

City Centre Public Domain Plan

TheCityCentrePublicDomainPlanwillprovideaspatialblueprintanddefinetherangeofprojectstoimplementJanGehl’sCityCentrevisioncontainedinSustainableSydney2030andhisreport,PublicSpacesPublicLifeSydney2007.

TheCityArtPublicArtStrategyhasidentifiedtheThreeLinkedSquaresprojectintheCityCentrePublicDomainPlanasasignificantopportunityforaseriesofmajorpublicartworks.TheprojectproposespublicsquaresatTownHall,CircularQuayandCentral,linkedbyapedestrianisedGeorgeStreet.TheCityCentrePublicDomainPlanhasalsoidentifiedarangeofpublicspacesintheCity’snetworkofstreets,lanesandplazasthatneedimprovement.PublicArtwillplayamajorroleinCityprojectscreatingdistinctiveCityspaces.

ThecurrentLanewaysRevitalisationStrategyisalsoidentifyingopportunitiesfortemporaryandpermanentartintheCityCentre.ThecontinuationoftheLanewayArtProgramwillsupportthisevolvingstrategyandcreateopportunitiesforartistsanddesignerstotakepartininfluencingthemakingoftheCity.

Liveable Green Network

TheLiveableGreenNetworkisoneofthe10mainurbandesignideasarisingfromSustainableSydney2030.Asakeysustainabilitymeasureoftheplan,theLiveableGreenNetworkwillprovidesafeandattractivewalkingandcyclingrouteslinkingtheCityCentre,VillageCentres,mainstreets,parksandopenspacesandmajoractivityprecincts.

OpportunitiesforpublicarttobeincorporatedintheLiveableGreenNetworkwillbeexploredtomakethenetworkmoreattractive,tocelebrateheritageandtoofferinterestingmomentsofrelaxationenroute.Publicartcanimprovetheusabilityofthenetworkandbringasenseofbelongingtoitscommunityhubs.

Cultural Precincts

ThedevelopmentoftheOxfordStreetCulturalQuarter(OXCQ) isanexampleofhowtheCityintendstofosterandsupportitscreativecommunitiesandadvancethedevelopmentofculturalprecincts.

OxfordStreethasbeenanareaofgreatdiversityandcreativityformanyyears.ThroughtheOxfordStreetCulturalQuarterStrategyandActionPlantheCityintendstobuilduponthatdiversityandcreativitybycontinuingactivitiesithasstarted.Theseinclude:

• refurbishingtheTabernacleChurchasatheatrevenue

• startingnewprojectssuchastheCreativeHubat1-5FlindersStreet

• takingpartinanddevelopingotherprogramsincludingpartnershipswithartsorganisationsinregulareventssuchastheSydneyGayandLesbianMardiGrasandtheTaylorSquareMarkets

• usingpublicartandinterpretationtocelebrateOxfordStreet’suniqueheritage

Village Centre Planning

SustainableSydney2030envisages10VillageCentresacrosstheCityasawayofbuildingasenseofcommunityandsupportinglocaleconomies.BuildingontheCouncil’searlierCityofVillagesvisionandLocalActionPlansthataimedtodeliverimprovementsatalocallevel,VillageCentreplanningwillenhancethedistinctivecharacterofplaceswhileprovidingafairdistributionofcommunityinfrastructureandsupportforsmallbusinesses,includinglocalartistsandcommunityorganisations.

City Plan

TheCityofSydney’sLocalEnvironmentalPlan(LEP)andDevelopmentControlPlans(DCP)guideplanninganddevelopmentintheCityandprovideopportunitiesfornewliveablecommunitiesespeciallyinthecity’surbanrenewalareas.TheCityPlanisthekeymechanismforthedeliveryofmanySustainableSydney2030challenges.TheCityPlanreferstothePublicArtPolicyandtheGuidelinesforPublicArtinNewDevelopmenttoguideanyoneintheCityofSydneyLocalGovernmentArea(LGA)seekingtoincludepublicartintheirdevelopment.


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PublIC ART PolICY And sTRATegY

TheCityArtPublicArtStrategyguidesthefuturedirectionofpublicartattheCityofSydneyandwillbesupportedbytheCityofSydneyPublicArtPolicyandanumberofGuidelinesdevelopedtosupportthePolicyandStrategy.

TheCityofSydneyPublicArtPolicyandStrategywereadoptedasinterimdocumentsbyCouncilin2006.ThosedocumentsarenowtobereplacedbythePublicArtPolicy2010andtheCityArtPublicArtStrategy.

TheCityArtPublicArtStrategyacknowledgestheimportanceoftheCity’songoingroleinprovidingasustainablecollectionmanagementprogramandincludesopportunitiesforaviableandvitalpublicartprogram.

ThePublicArtPolicyandtheCityArtPublicArtStrategyhavebeendesignedtoworkcloselywithallareasofCouncilandtocomplementstrategiesbeingimplementedattheCityofSydneytodeliverSustainableSydney2030.

Sustainable Sydney 2030

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CityArtPublicArtStrategy

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StreetArtGuidelines

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ThePublicArtAdvisoryPanelestablishedbytheCityofSydneyCouncilin2007,consistsofadiversegroupofprofessionalartists,curatorsandarchitectswhoprovideindependentpublicartadvicetoCouncil.(Panelmemebersarelistedonpage9).MeetingsareopentotheLordMayorandCouncillorstoattend.

Co-ordinatedbytheCity’sPublicArtUnitandCityDesignUnit,thePublicArtAdvisoryPanelmeetsregularlytoreviewpublicartpolicyandstrategy,developpublicartprojectideasandassesspublicartprojectslinkedtomajordevelopmentapplications.

ThePanelprovidesadvicetostaffonpublicartproposalsbytheCityandtheprivatesector.StafffromthePublicArtUnitorCityDesignUnitprovidethisadviceaspartofareferralprocesstotheCity’sDevelopmentAssessmentUnitforapplicants.

SincethePanel’sestablishmentin2007around100artist’sprojectshavebeencommissioned,bothtemporaryandpermanent,tomuchacclaim.

ThePublicArtAdvisoryPanelareapprovedbyCouncileverytwoyears.AregularreviewofthePanelisundertakentobalancethePanel’sskillswiththerequirementsofimplementingthePublicArtStrategy.

OneofthePanel’skeyrolesistoprovidetheCitywithcuratorialadvice.OntherecommendationofthePaneltheCitywilloccasionallyengageapublicartcuratortosetacuratorialdirectionforaproject,tohelpselectartists,andtoguideartiststhroughthedevelopmentanddeliveryofaproject.(seeCityArt-ProjectDeliveryonthenextpage)

Engagingacuratorforapublicartprojectisnowaninternationallyrecognisedmeansofcreatinghighqualitypublicartincities.

AcuratorialselectionprocesshasbeenusedsuccessfullybytheCityonanumberofcapitalworksandtemporaryartprojects.Thecuratorprovidesspecialistknowledgeandsupporttoartistsandensuresthatartistshavethetimeandskilltodevelopconceptproposalsfullyfrominitialstages,throughdesigndevelopmenttofinalcommissioning.TheCityisinvestigatingdevelopingaregisterforcuratorstobereviewedeverytwotothreeyears.Seethenextpage.

Whethernominatedbyacurator,engagedthroughanopencompetitiveprocessoraspartofamulti-disciplinarydesignteamonacapitalworksprojectornewdevelopment,proposalsfornewpublicartworksarepresentedtothePublicArtAdvisoryPanelforendorsementbeforebeingrecommendedtoCouncilforapproval.

CRITeRIA FoR PublIC ART

Evaluation and approval of all public artworks proposed by the City of Sydney, the private sector, other public authorities, individuals and other groups in the City of Sydney local government area will be based on the following criteria:

• RelevancetotheobjectivesandactionsofSustainableSydney2030,theCityArtPublicArtStrategy,AcquisitionandDe-accessionGuidelines,PublicArtinNewDevelopmentGuidelinesandtheprinciplesofthisPublicArtPolicy

• Standardsofexcellenceandinnovation

• Theintegrityofthework

• Relevanceandappropriatenessoftheworktothecontextofitssite

• Consistencywithcurrentplanning,heritageand environmentalpoliciesand

• PlansofManagement

• Considerationofpublicsafetyandthepublic’saccesstoanduseofthepublicdomain

• Considerationofmaintenanceanddurabilityrequirements

• Evidenceoffundingsourceandsatisfactorybudgetincludinganallocationforongoingmaintenance

• Non-duplicationofmonumentscommemoratingthesameorsimilarevents.

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TheCityofSydney’sprocessofcommissioningnewworksvariesaccordingtoprojectideas,budgetsandscale.TheprocessconformswithlocalgovernmentlegislationandwiththeCity’sProcurementPolicywhichensuresfairnessandtransparency.

TheCitybalancesopen,curatedandinvitedselectionprocesses,outlinedbelow,carefully.Arangeofcommissioningprocessesandbudgetsprovidesflexibilitytoachievedifferentobjectives.Thisapproachprovidesopportunitiesforallartistsonmostartworks,withtargetedselectionprocessesforprojectsengagingspecificculturalgroups,suchasinChinatownorontheproposedEoraJourney,oronmajorprojectsprovidingopportunitiesforAustralianartistsbasedoverseasandartistsofdifferentnationalities.OverthepastfouryearstheCityhascommissionedover100artiststoworkonprojectsofvariousscalewithmorethanfiftypercentofcommissionsopenlyadvertisedtoabroadrangeofartists.

ThestrategyandbriefforeachnewpublicartworkisdevelopedbytheCityandthePublicArtAdvisoryPanel(PAAP)toreflectthespecificrequirementsoftheproject.

TherearefourwaysthatpublicartisprocuredattheCityofSydney.

1. Open Expressions of Interest and Requests for Proposals. FromtimetotimetheCityinvitesartiststhroughpublicexpressionsofinteresttomakeproposalsfortemporaryandpermanentpublicartworks.

2. Invititation to artists nominated by the PAAP ThePublicArtAdvisoryPanelrecommendssuitableartiststointernalCitydepartmentsandtoprivatesectorpartners.

3. Invitation to artists nominated by a competitively appointed Curator.Curatorsareappointedbasedontheirparticularcuratorialstrengthsandtheartiststheynominateforprojects.

4. Artists nominated by a competitively appointed tenderer for capital works and major projects. TheCityrequeststendererstonominateartistsinselectedcapitalworksprojectsandencouragestheprivatesectortoincludehighqualitypublicartindevelopmentsthroughtheplanningapprovalprocess.

ThefourmaintypesofpublicartprojectsdeliveredbytheCityofSydneyCouncilare:

1. Permanent Art Projects

TheCitycapitalworksprogramincludesintegratedpublicartprojectsandstandaloneiconicprojects.ThecapitalworksprogramwillbereviewedannuallybythePublicArtAdvisoryPanelforopportunitiestoincorporatepublicartwhereappropriate.TheCitywillendeavourtoengageartistsfortheircontributionsearlyoninlargecomplexurbanprojectssuchasGeorgeStreet,TownHallSquareetc.Artistsmaybeengagedthroughadvertisedpublicexpressionsofinterestorattheinvitationofacompetitivelyprocuredcurator,orothermeansinlinewithCouncil’sProcurementPolicy.

2. Temporary Art ProjectsTheCitymanagesarangeoftemporaryartprojectsbyrequestingsubmissionsfromartists.Morerecentlycuratorshavealsobeensoughtthroughopenpublicprocessestodevelopthemesandcontemporaryartprograms.

3. Conservation ProgramTheCitymanagesanextensivecollectionofheritagemonumentsandcontemporaryworksandundertakesacomprehensivemaintenanceprogramtorestoreandpreservetheseitems.

4. PartnershipsTheCityArtPublicArtStrategyandAcquisitionandDe-accessionGuidelinesprovideaclearframeworkforCounciltoenterpartnershipstodeliverpublicartintheCity.

Public Art in New Developments

ThemethodsofprojectdeliveryoutlinedherearetheprocessesoftheCityofSydneyCouncilandarealsorecommendedfordevelopers.GuidelinesforPublicArtinNewDevelopmentsareprovidedseparatelytodevelopers.

Developing a Curatorial Register

ThedevelopmentofaCuratorialRegisterwillenabletheCitytoengagecuratorstoassistindevelopinghighqualitypublicartprojectsandwillprovidetheprivateandindependentsectorwithresourcestoimplementpublicartprograms.InvestigationsintodevelopingArtistRegistershaverevealedthatartistscanbedisadvantagedbythisprocessandtheycanbecostlyforCounciltoservice.

TheCity’sengagementofcuratorsisthroughacompetitiveprocesswhichensuresthattheCityisinformedofthelatestdevelopmentsinartandachievementsofemergingandestablishedartistsalike.TheestablishmentofaCuratorialRegisterwouldseektocontinuethisimportantprocess.

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Making a Public Art Proposal to the City of Sydney

TheCityofSydneyencouragesartistsandothercreativepeopletomakeproposalsforpublicarttoanimateandenliventheCityanditsvillagesinlinewiththeprinciplesinthisPublicArtStrategy.Whileprojectscanvary,theCityencouragesindividualsandgroupstofollowsimilarprocessestoengageandcommissionartistsasindicatedabove.

ThePublicArtUnit,CityDesignUnitandotherareasofCouncilcanprovidesupporttoproponents.TheCityrecommendsthatindividualsandgroupsexploretheopportunitiesprovidedbytheCity’sAnnualGrantsprogramtofundprojects.ItshouldbenotedthatapplicationsforCommunityandCulturalGrantsneedtobemadethroughanot-for-profitorganisation.TheCitywilldevelopinformationformakingproposalsontheCityArtwebsite.ForfurtherinformationproponentsshouldcontactthePublicArtUnitatpublicart@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

meAsuRIng suCCessIncludedintheImplementationPlanisasectionformeasuringthesuccessofthePublicArtStrategyindeliveringtheproposedprojects.

TheexpertiseofthePublicArtAdvisoryPanelwillberequiredtomakejudgementsusingthesequalitativemeasures.

TheImplementationPlanwillensurethatCityArtisavitalcomponentofCouncil’sactivitiesbyprovidingmeaningandasenseofidentity,aswellassupportingartists,tourismandinnovationtomakeSydneyatrulyculturalandcreativeCity.

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uRbAn enCounTeRs

TheCityofSydneytakesanintegratedapproachtoplacemaking-turningimpersonalareasintomeaningfulplacesbycreatingaspecialsenseofbelonging.TheCityArtPublicArtStrategywillenablepublicarttobecomecentraltoplacemaking.

Throughacombinationofarchitecturaldesign,urbandesignandpublicarttheCitycanmakethestreets,squaresandparksofthecityplacesthatgiveasenseofbelonging,excitementorrespite.Artistscancontributetothedesignofthefunctionalelementsinthepublicdomainsuchasrailings,pavingdesign,bridges,streetfurniture,lightingelementsandsignage.

However,artmakingincontemporarycitiesisadiverseactivitythatengagesartists,designers,historians,urbandesigners,plannersandarchitectsandmanyothers.InterpretingandreflectingthesocialandpoliticalmoodoftheCity,publicartisoftenaprocessofinfusingplaceswithstoriesofhistoricalandcommunitysignificance.

Artworksinpublicplaceshaveaspecialability-usinghumour,dramaandsensitivity–tocaptureandchallengethemyriadforcesatplayinsociety.

Artistscancontributesignificantlytothedesignandrenewalofpublicspacesatanearlystage.Whenitcomestoshiftingpublicperceptionandtransformingthecharacterofaplaceandthewaythatpeopleengagewithit,suchastheproposedtransformationofGeorgeStreet,artistsareoftenlessconstrainedintheirthinkingandmorewillingtoaskdifficultquestionsandtakerisksthroughouttheprocess.

Artistsareconstantlyredefiningwhatmakesart.Perceptionsofpublicartandagendasareregularlychallenged,asonesystemofart-makinggiveswaytothenext.

Theabilitytoadaptandinnovateisessentialtothecreationofadynamicandresilientcommunityandeconomy.Publicartworkshavethecapacitytoexpressthequalitiesofaparticularmomentorplace,

tostimulatedebateandengagepeopleinthemakingofthecity.

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Acrucialfunctionofpublicartistosupportadiverseandtolerantsociety.Publicartcansupportdemocracy,demonstratingthatcitiesareplacesleadingpositivechangewhereideascanbeopenlydiscussedanddebatedwithoutfear.

Culturecanbeseenasanopportunitytoconfrontconflict,aswellasbeinganexpressionofapeopleandaplace.Asaplanforasustainablefuture,fortheCityofSydneyanditscommunity,SustainableSydney2030reflectscommunityconcernsforsafety,inclusiveness,diversity,toleranceandbelonging.

SustainableSydney2030setsatargetforgreatercommunitycohesionwhichtouchesonmanyofCouncil’soperations.Theseinclude:supportinghomelesspeople,providingvisitorsandresidentswithinformationindifferentlanguages,supportingcommunityaccesstonewexperiencesandlife-longlearning,enablingpeopletoparticipateindecisionmakingandlearningabouttheirneighboursthroughvariousformsofcommunityengagement.

Opportunitiestoengagevariouscommunitiesofinterestthroughlocal,permanentortemporaryartprojectscanalsoplayakeyroleinincreasingsocialcohesion.Understandingandtolerancesharedbyadiversecitycommunitysupportsthecreativeeconomyandattractsinnovativepeopletoworkintheknowledgeandcreativeindustriesofthecity.

TocomplementtheworkbeingundertakenbyotherareasofCouncilresponsibleforcommunityandsocialservicestheCityDesignandPublicArtUnitswillengagewithAccessibleArtstointegrateuniversalprinciplesintotheplanninganddesignofallpublicartprojectstoensurethatpublicartprojectsareaccessibleandabletobeenjoyedbyeveryone.TheCitywillinvestigateopportunitiesinanumberofplannedpublicartprojectssuchastheCulturalRibbonandEoraJourneytodevelopprojectsspecificallytoenableartistswithadisabilitytoparticipateinthecreationofthesesignificantprograms.

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PublIC ART, PlACemAkIng And susTAInAbIlITY

“Desirable places fulfil the need for just being, so enabling us to experience the moment, a chance for an incidental encounter, a space open for coincidence rather than having to consider what next?”TheArtofCityMaking,CharlesLandry2006


Lin Li GOLDEN WATERMOuTH 1999. A defining landmark in Chinatown.

uRbAn desIgn And legIbIlITY

Inthewesterntraditionpublicsculpturehasbeencentraltocitymaking,withbronzeormarblestatuesofimportantfiguresplacedonpedestalsincentralsquaresandotherprominentplaces.

Integratedintocitydesign,artworkswereplacedatfocalpointsorattheendoflongvistas.Aswellasprovidinginspirationandhonouringthepersonoreventportrayed,theyweredesignedtocelebratetheplaceandthecityitself.

Makingacitylegiblehelpsvisitorsandresidentsunderstanditsspatiallayoutsotheycanmoveaboutandexperienceitwithease.Visualcuesandexperiences-forexampleglimpsingthesailsoftheOperaHousefromMacquarieStreetorseeingtheCokesignatKingsCrossfromHydePark-enableuserstoknowwheretheyareandbetterengagewiththecity.Theselandmarksandcuescanbepublicworksofart,givingtheCityofSydneyanotherreasontosupporttheinnovationofartistsindefiningthephysicalnatureofthecityanditsimpactonoursensibilities.

TohelpachievetheCityofSydney’svisionforapedestrianandcyclingcity,theCityArtPublicArtStrategyprovidesopportunitiesforartistsandurbandesignerstodeveloplandmarkprojectsandtemporaryworksinpublicspaceswiththeaimofimprovinglegibilityandorientation,aswellascreatingagreatersenseofbelongingintheCity.

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PublicArtcancontributetocreatingamoresustainablecityinanumberofways.

Themajorwaythatpublicartistsrespondtothechallengingissuesofclimatechangeistomakepeopleengagewiththeirenvironmentandbemoreawareoftheirimpactuponit.

BydevelopingengagingpublicartworksandprogramsincityspacestheCityofSydneyiscreatingopportunitiesforexploringthecityinnewways.

TosupportitsSustainableSydney2030directionforapedestrianandcyclingcity,walkingandcycletoursofpublicarthavebeensetuptofurthercommunicatethevalueofartandsupportactivitiesthatreducetheproductionofgreenhousegas.

Artworksthemselvesoftenmakereferencetoenvironmentalsustainabilityby

• Directlydemonstratingandrevealingrenewablepowersources

• Creativelyresolvingenvironmentalissuesinmajordevelopments

• Usingparticularmaterials(recycledornewgreentechnology)andprocessestomanufacturethework

Publicartcanbeincludedintheprovisionofnewgreeninfrastructureinawaythathighlightstheimportanceoftakingactiononglobalwarming.

AswithallprojectsundertakenattheCityofSydneyoneofthefirstactionsofthePublicArtAdvisoryPanelwastorecommendthatallartistsaddresstheenvironmentalimpactsintheirartworks.

CITy ART EDuCATIOn

BysupportingSustainableSydney2030directionstocreateasustainablecitytheCityArtPublicArtStrategyalsoaimstoincreaseunderstandingandenjoymentoftheCity’spublicart.

EducationalresourceswillbedevelopedtoaddafurtherdimensiontotheCity’scollectionandcreatealastinglegacytohelpfuturegenerationsappreciatetheideasrelevanttopastandpresentgenerations.

TheseresourcesseektoenhancetheexperienceoftheCity’scollectionusingfunandinformativeprogramstargetingchildrenandyoungadults.

ThecreationoftheCityArtwebsitehasalsoaddedaflexiblenewplatformfordistributinginformationaboutCityArt.

ThesocialmediaaspectsoftheCityArtwebsiteprovideanarenafordiscussionabouttheroleoftheCityinprovidingpublicartandtheroleofpublicartincitymaking.

“We are living through a kind of crisis in public space resulting from its growing commercialisation, theme-parking, and privatising...I can’t help but think that the making of art is part of the answer - whether ephemeral public performances and installations or more lasting types of public sculpture, whether site-specific/community-based art, or nomadic sculptures that circulate among localities.”

SaskiaSassenMakingPublicInterventionsInToday’sMassiveCitiesinMaking Public Buildings 2006



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City art in public spaces is now a defining quality of

dynamic, interesting and successful cities.

The following pages show the diversity of some of

the most exciting public art in the world today

Designed to inspire and delight

City Art.

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Paris

Publicsquareshavebeenre-designedbyartists,suchasatthepopularPalaisRoyalbyDanielBuren,integratingcontemporaryartalongsidemagnificentheritagebuildingsadjacenttothesquare,enhancingthedistinctivenessoftheplace.

Auckland

IntegrationofMaoriartintoitsstreetscapesincludespitlidsandpaving.AcrossNewZealanddualEnglish/Maorisignagehasbeenadopted.TheexpressionofMaoricultureinthepublicdomainisanimportantplatformfortheemploymentofMaoriartistsandvisiblydemonstratesrespectforMaoriculturetovisitors.

DanialBurenLes Deux Plateaux 1986PalaisRoyalParis

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Rachel Whiteread

London 1993

ResponsibleforsomeofthemostinnovativeartworkscreatedintheUK,ArtangelworkonasimilarmodelofbenefactorsasthePublicArtFundinNewYork,withsomegovernmentfunding.Unconstrainedbypoliticalmachinations,Artangelareabletoinspireandsupportthemostinnovativeandcreativeartistsworkingintheworldtoday.

Angel oF The noRTh

Antony Gormley

Newcastle UK 1998

TheinspirationforwhathasbeencalledthemostrecognisablepieceofpublicartintheworldAngel of the Northwastheartistembracingthesignificanceoftheformerminingcommunity.Fundingof£800,000poundswassecuredforthesculpturefromtheArtsCouncil’sLotteryFund,theEuropeanRegionalDevelopmentFundandfromtheNorthernArts,aswellasprivatesponsorship.

RachelWhitereadHouse1993LondonUK

AnthonyGormleyAngel of the North1998NewcastleUK

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Cloud gATe

Anish Kapoor

Millennium Park Chicago 2004

TotalArt–music,architecture,landscapedesign.TheresultofauniquepartnershipbetweentheCityofChicagoandthephilanthropiccommunity,the4.5-acreparkfeaturestheworkofworld-renownedarchitects,planners,artistsanddesigners.

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Olafur Eliasson

New York 2009

OlafurEliasson’sWaterfallsprojectoccurredduringlate2008inNewYorkCity.Builtasanentirelycarbonneutralproject,Waterfallsattractedmillionsofvisitorstoseetheseimaginativestructuresatwork.SponsoredbythephilanthropicactivityoftheNewYorkPublicArtFundtheprojecthadenormouseducationalbenefitsinformingvisitorsofclimatechangeissuesinanextraordinaryway.

AnishKapoorCloud Gate2004MillenniumParkChicagoUSA

OlafurEliassonWaterfalls2009HudsonRiverNYUSA

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The City of Sydney City Art Creative Framework has been prepared by City Design (City Strategy and Design) and Public Art (City Projects) Units of the City of Sydney Council in collaboration with the City of Sydney Public Art Advisory Panel

CityDesignDirector BridgetSmyth

CityProjectsDesignManager ChrisThomas

PublicArtProgramManager EvaRodriguezRiestra

SpecialProjectsProgramManager GlennWallace

SpecialProjectsCoordinator ClaireMorgan

ConservationProgramCoordinator MarieStucci

PublicArtCoordinator DanellaBennet

PublicArtAdvisoryPanel LeonParoissien(chair)

JudithBlackall

FelicityFenner

JanetLaurence

AnneLoxley

HettiPerkins

RichardJohnson

BrianParkes

KenMaher

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