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    A New Push for Public Art Funding in 2010

    An article in today’s Dispatch provides new details about Mayor Coleman’s push to revive the Columbus Art Commission that would oversee a new public art program. The program could end up mirroring what other cities throughout the country utilize, where around 1% of the budget of any new city-funded construction projects would be set aside for the purchase and installation of public art. The article goes on to say that if the 1% proposal was applied to the 2010 capital budget, it would mean $640k set aside for public art in Columbus. The full article can be read here.

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    We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.
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    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
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