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Planning and Community Development Department

Sierra Madre Villa Corridor Public Art Project

City CouncilDecember 8, 2014


Sierra Madre Villa Public Art Project

Executive Summary

•Sierra Madre Villa Public Art Project - Capital Improvement Project that was developed with community input.

•Artist Kyungmi Shin - will create light pole sculptures, medallions and a mural that encourage use of public transit and alternative modes of transportation.

•Council Resolution & execution of City’s amended Maintenance Agreement - will allow Caltrans to issue an Encroachment Permit to allow for artwork installation.

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• CIP Public Art Program Develops artwork that “creates a more livable city, engages a wide

spectrum of our citizens, stimulates vitality and economy of the City, enhances the urban environment…and reflects and communicates our values.”

• Process Stakeholder Group Vision Statement Community Outreach Request for Qualifications Artist Selection Panel Arts and Culture Commission Approvals and Recommendation City Council Approval

Final Art Plan Caltrans Maintenance Resolution

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Capital Public Art Program


Background

Budget•August 2012 - Department of Public Works identified $50,000 in CIP funding for public art project.

Community Outreach•July and August 2012 - Stakeholder group created and refined vision statement.•September and October 2012 - Community Meetings publicized project and Request for Qualifications.•November 2013 - Additional Community Meeting to review Final Art Plan.

Artist Selection•November 2012 - Selection panel reviewed 24 proposals and recommended artist Kyungmi Shin of Shin Gray Studio.

Approval•October 2013 - Arts and Culture Commission Final Art Plan approval.•October 2014 - Caltrans Amendment of existing City Landscape Maintenance Agreement for artwork finalized.•Encroachment Permit issuance pending City Council action.

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Stakeholder Vision Statement

•The Sierra Madre Villa Pedestrian Corridor public art project will reflect the theme generally of transportation (pedestrian, bicycle and auto) as well as the character of the East Pasadena neighborhood. The project will promote a safe and reflective passage through the corridor to the light rail station and beyond.

Vision Statement

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• Developed in Alignment with Public Art Master Plan’s Goals and Vision, specifically addressing:

Recommendation #3: Celebrate Pasadena’s Unique Gateways. Recommendation #4: Employ Public Art to Promote a More Walkable City.

• Project is intended to: Demonstrate art concept collaboration among artist, Planning & Community

Development, Public Works and Transportation Departments. Be accessible and viewable by pedestrians and drivers at all hours. Serve as a way finder between the freeway, the light rail, pedestrian path and

nearby bus stop. Create welcoming and safe environment.

Concept Development and Final Art Plan

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PROJECT SITE

Sierra Madre Villa Ave

Project Site

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• Site Underpass owned by Caltrans and Metro Transit Authority. Artwork will be maintained by City.

• Caltrans Requirements: Council Resolution Amended Maintenance Agreement


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Word Sculptures & Medallions

• Promote public transportation, bicycling, walking and running.


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Word Sculptures & Medallions


Word Sculptures, Medallions & Retaining Wall

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• Mural inspired by various types of wheels and fruits cultivated in early East Pasadena farms.


•Timeline

Amendment to Existing Caltrans Maintenance Agreement – Fall 2014

Caltrans Issuance of Encroachment Permit – December 2014

Artwork Fabrication – December to February 2015

Artwork Installation – March 2015

Timeline

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City CouncilDecember 8, 2014

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