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Lesa Holder's avatar

Building on what Bill mentioned: establishing an “official” creative arts in public places committee that would solicit, engage, and liaise with artists, entrepreneurs and business owners to distill, report and recommend projects with the highest potential for success and social return to the commission would be a great - and fairly cost-neutral - way to get the ball rolling.

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Bryson66's avatar

Everything you mention is on point. Building identity needs to come from the creative and vibrant business/arts/culture community which already exists and the city's role needs to primarily be one of support/catalyst, which you seem to understand. That can come in many forms-advisory committees (listening), ease of restrictions/getting out of the way/progressive, mindful development, financial support to name a few. I applaud yourcrecognition of this approach and an encouraged and hopeful for a thriving future for Gainesville if this can be the path forward.

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Carol Gordon's avatar

I'm thankful for you and other like-minded officials and artists for offering some counter-balance to all the tacky and boring buildings we are now forced to endure.

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raymond's avatar

Dynamite essay. Thanks. And, yeah, I think you're right.

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Walter Barry's avatar

Thanks Bryan

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Larry J Fowler, MD's avatar

Nice, and why we love this city!

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