KEY THEMES FOR THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
The following themes were derived from a series of community conversations and support Priority Actions found in The Next Ten. • Public art is for everyone in Sandy Springs and will celebrate the diversity of the community. • Public art will be used to create a series of vibrant, interconnected centers, destinations and unique places. • Public art will be used as part of a larger package to attract and retain residents, major employers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
• Public art will be integrated into mobility, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure to enhance connectivity. • Public art will enhance neighborhood character and quality of life. • Public art will enhance and beautify the City’s public places.
SOLIDIFY OUR IDENTITY BY CREATING REMARKABLE PLACES
Though the community of Sandy Springs has a long history, as a City it is only fifteen years old. To overcome the lack of a traditional downtown or clear sense of place, the City is undertaking a transformational effort to create a twenty-first century city. Efforts such as the development of City Springs, the creation of a new development code, and many transportation and park investments all help to achieve the same goal: creating a more livable, vibrant, unique, and recognizable city. An expanded public art collection will enhance those efforts.
LEFT: Splash Pad at City Springs RIGHT: Groovy Peace Sign, Joe and Terry Malesky 14 | Sandy Springs Art in Public Places Plan
