Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee

ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. Members of the public may view the meeting online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding this meeting. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr., District II  The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I Prior to entering the meeting please turn all electronic communication devices to the silent, vibrate or off position. All presenters should speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes. CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 9, 2024 and September 17, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 2. Vista Guild Public Art Placement Plan - Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director of the Vista Guild 3. Fire Station 9 Public Art Project - Mr. Mickey Folsom, Assistant Fire Chief ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1  1 MEETING DATE: October 29, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of July 9, 2024 and September 17, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  #a: AHPPC_MN_07092024 (DOCX)  #b: AHPPC_MN_09172024 (PDF) Updated: 10/25/2024 4:56 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 2  1.a ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Busby Street Community Center, 1735 Busby Street, Columbia, SC 29203. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 11:09 a.m. Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present Edward H. McDowell Member Remote 11:12 AM Tina N. Herbert Member Present PRESENTATIONS 1. Approval of the April 9, 2024 and May 14, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes Upon a motion made by Ms. Herbert and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted unanimously to approve the April 9, 2024 and May 14, 2024 Arts, Historic Preservation, & Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 2. Proposed Art Placement Policy - Mr. Henry M. Simons, MHA, Assistant City Manager for Operations Mr. Henry Simons, MHA, Assistant City Manager for Operations presented the proposed Public Art Placement Policy and Application for the City of Columbia. He reviewed the purpose, criteria for placement and process for placement of public art within a city-owned facility, site or right-of-way. Public art by definition includes murals, sculptures, and other structures of art that help to define a public space and enhance the visual quality of the community. The public art placement application would come to this committee. As the local arts agency, One Columbia for Arts and Culture would also review the application and provide their feedback. Mr. Xavier Blake, Executive Director / One Columbia for Arts and Culture explained that One Columbia will vet the application using existing policies and then make a recommendation. We have compiled best practices from other local art agencies around the country. This proposed policy deals with the placement of artwork that is Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 3  1.a ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 already completed. Different policies are needed if we are talking about commissioning new public art. There was discussion about One Columbia’s current commissioning process; pending requests; the development of a robust public art policy; and defining public spaces. Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager said the intent is for this policy to apply to new and completed art being placed on city property. There was consensus of Council to clarify that this policy and process will apply to any person, group, or agency considering the placement of public art on city-owned property and right-of-ways; and to share the final policy through a press release and One Columbia. The proposed policy will be edited based on the committee’s feedback, sent for legal review, shared with One Columbia, and scheduled for City Council’s consideration. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 4  1.b ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 CALL TO ORDER The Arts, Historic Preservation & Philanthropy Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. Attendee Name Title Status Tyler D. Bailey Chair Present Edward H. McDowell Member Present Tina N. Herbert Member Absent INVOCATION The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. offered the invocation. COMMITTEE DISCUSSION 1. Vista Public Art Project - The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director of the Vista Guild explained that the Vista Guild received a $150,000 donation for a large scale public art piece. The intent is to highlight a part of the Vista and bring people to Finlay Park. The Vista Guild proposed a light installation project inside the Lincoln Street Tunnel by next fall. The application includes letters of support from the Arsenal Hill Neighborhood Association, Vista Neighborhood Association, and Councilman Tyler D. Bailey. There was consensus of the committee to endorse the Vista Public Art Project for consideration by One Columbia for Arts and History. The Vista’s comprehensive public art placement plan will be presented in the future. Mr. Henry Simons, Assistant City Manager for Operations said the next step is for One Columbia to assess the Vista’s application. Their recommendation will come back to this committee for a recommendation to City Council. Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director of the Vista Guild said we would like to work with One Columbia to help us with the request for qualifications. We would then bring it back to this committee for consideration of the proposed location. Page 1 of 2 Packet Pg. 5  1.b ARTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION & PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Mr. Xavier Blake, Executive Director for One Columbia for Arts and Culture said this is good use of public art. It will be beautiful and add a level of safety. We love art for art’s sake but art can also do other things. 2. Community Reinvestment Act Fund - The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey – Consideration of this item was deferred. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:14 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika D. Moore Hammond, CMC City Clerk Page 2 of 2 Packet Pg. 6  2 MEETING DATE: October 29, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Vista Guild Public Art Placement Plan - Ms. Abby Anderson, Executive Director of the Vista Guild FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  #a: Vista Guild Public Art Placement Plan (PDF) Updated: 10/22/2024 11:43 AM Page 1 Packet Pg. 7  2.a PUBLIC ART PLACEMENT PLAN THE VISTA | COLUMBIA, SC | 2024 Packet Pg. 8  2.a “Art should be planned, not placed.” Joseph Kendrick Packet Pg. 9  2.a Introduction Innumerable studies across the United States Process Acknowledgments have demonstrated that the presence of pub- The development of the Public Art Placement The author of this report would like to thank lic art is one of the key ‘Quality of Life’ indica- Plan was developed over the course of sever- City Council in advance for their consider- tors in our cities and towns. Despite this indis- al months. The process was initiated by a Vis- ation of this Public Art Placement Plan. The putable benefit, precious few cities and towns ta district-wide tour that highlighted potential author would further like to thank Abby An- formulate ‘Public Art Placement Plans’ to inten- sites for inclusion in this plan within three zones. derson, Executive Director of the Congaree tionally take advantage of this dynamic. Re- That initial process generated several dozen Vista Guild for her efforts in showcasing the grettably, in absence of a public art placement sites worthy of consideration with a diversity of arts in the Vista and for understanding the plan, installations tend to occur occasionally on site and installation options within each zone. A importance of, and need for, a plan such as less-than-desirable sites. Whereas, when pub- Steering Committee of artists and arts-related this. Finally, the author would like to thank lic art placement plans --or ‘art trails’ as they professionals was formed to evaluate and prior- the Steering Committee who lent their con- are sometimes called-- are present, then addi- itize the final sites for consideration. summate expertise and professionalism to tional benefits are reaped within those commu- Report this process. The Steering Committee was nities. For example, not only is public art present, Noted within this report are the sites that are rec- comprised of: but their locations themselves become strate- ommended to City Council by the Vista Guild’s » Abby Anderson, Executive Director, gic sites that can terminate a vista, deflect a Public Art Placement Plan Steering Committee Congaree Vista Guild vista, place ‘artistic breadcrumbs’ along a path for preliminary approval. The Vista Guild and » Clark Ellefson, Artist/Owner, Lewis + that curates the pedestrian experience through Steering Committee understands implicitly that Clark a district, downtown, or community. final approval will be contingent upon submis- » Lee Snelgrove, Arts and Culture Man- For these reasons, the Vista Guild commis- sion of final plans with details of the installation, ager, Richland Library sioned the development of a Public Art Place- its size, its weight, its location, and other perti- » Pamela Zeljack, Public Art Administra- ment Plan. In addition to the reasons noted nent details to ensure public safety. Therefore, tor, One Columbia for Arts and Culture above, this plan seeks to streamline the ap- each page herein notes the highest ranking in- » Joseph Kendrick, Assistant Director, proval process by clearly identifying strategic stallation sites for consideration, their location, Columbia Music Festival Association installation sites ahead of time. It does this by the approximate dimensions of potential instal- » Beth Frost, Director of Business Devel- clarifying the parameters of each proposed lations, any considerations pertaining to utili- opment, Cohn Construction site noting its benefits as well as any potential ties and/or life-safety issues. Finally, each page » Fred Delk, Former board member of detrimental aspects. It further notes the types of highlights the probable type of artistic installa- Congaree Vista Guild artistic installations most suitable to each site. tion that would be most appropriate to each site. And, finally, the report can serve as a recruit- ment tool for commissioning artists against known sites and installation parameters. Randy L. Wilson, President The presence of public art is a key ‘quality of life’ indicator. Community Design Solutions Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan 3 Pg. 10 Packet  2.a ZONE 1 Packet Pg. 11  2.a Zone 1 Lincoln at Washington Site 01 Description This site at the intersection of Lin- coln at Washington above the Lincoln Street tunnel offers a dramatic view over the heart of the Vista. Moreover, due to residing between a one-way pair of streets and beside stop signs, this site will necessarily garner views from motorists and pedestrians alike. Parameters While this site is marked in a manner to prohibit traffic, in order to protect Map Location Site Photo any installed artwork there will need to be some form of physical barrier in the form of a raised curb, bollards, or ornamental fence. Additionally, since this site resides atop the Lin- coln Street tunnel, an analysis of safe weight-bearing capacity will need to be conducted. Finally, to promote Raised Curb pedestrian safety for viewers of an installation at this location, well-de- fined crosswalks should be included in the development of this site. Description Installations Due to the expansive sight lines to this site and from this site over the Vista a significantly-scaled sculptural in- Bollards stallation similar to the one in Keenan Fountain at the Columbia Museum of Art is in order. Other details include: » Large Sculpture » Surrounding Landscaping » Protective Barrier (raised curb, bol- lards, ornamental fencing, etc.) » Lighting Bollards Description Sculpture @ Columbia Museum of Art Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan Installation Considerations 5 Pg. 12 Packet  2.a Zone 1 Site Gervais at Assembly 02 Description Assembly Street carries thousands of motorists per day as one of the pri- mary thoroughfares to and through downtown Columbia. The intersec- tion of Assembly at Gervais Street is one of the most critical in downtown as it both offers views to the State- house and for many travelers serves as the ‘gateway’ into the vista. There- fore, given the amount of visitors and visibility of this corner parking lot, the large blank wall of the building that Site Photo Map Location houses Mellow Mushroom is a critical location in the Vista . Parameters The approximately 30’ tall by 100’ long wall affords a prime location for a significant mural installation that could serve as an artistic gateway into the Vista. If there is reticence by the building owner for a permanent, painted mural, then at least two oth- Alumigraphic Mural: Philadelphia, MS er options could be considered: ap- plying a removable material like ‘alu- migraphics’ or stretching vinyl over a removable frame attached to the wall. Installations It could be argued that this wall should receive the single most artistically significant mural in Columbia. It would likely become the defacto photo opp in all of downtown Columbia. In addi- tion to mural artwork, consider illumi- nation from above or below, as well as any necessary barriers to the artwork from parked cars. Vinyl Wrapped Mural: Monroeville, AL Painted Mural by Blue Sky: Columbia, SC 6 Installation Considerations Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan13 Packet Pg.  2.a Zone 1 Lincoln at Lady Site 03 Description For the pedestrian, this sidewalk land- ing in the median of Lincoln Street at Lady Street feels like the ‘heart’ or ‘center’ of the Vista. And, while sev- eral sculpture installations exist on the outer corners of this intersection, the landing itself could be treated in a manner that causes it to feel like a ‘plaza’ in the heart of the art. Parameters The concrete sidewalk landing is ap- Map Location Site Photo proximately 20’x20’ in size and is ter- Artistic Ground Plan minated by a magnificent oak tree. Artistic Crosswalk Access to the landing is from two crosswalks, one emanating from a hotel. Behind is the entrance into the Lincoln Street Tunnel that leads to Finley Park and the Vista Greenway. Installations » Artistic crosswalks leading to the landing/plaza » Up-light the oak tree » Painting/staining or application of a product like alumigraphics to create a ‘magic carpet mural’ ap- plied to the ground plane » Additional landscaping and/or colorful flowers at the bed be- neath the oak tree Tree Up-Lighting Magic Carpet Mural: Charlotte, NC by Jessie & Katie Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan Installation Considerations 7 Pg. 14 Packet  2.a Zone 1 Site Lincoln at Lady 04 Description Immediately to the left of the sidewalk landing/plaza noted in Site 03 (previ- ous page) exists a blank brick paver area that is ideally suited to receive a physical art installation. This instal- lation could even be interactive if so desired. This site has the benefit of capitalizing on several existing sculp- tures that exist beyond (see photo at right) and across the street. The metal screen around the electrical sub-sta- tion is rather unsightly and, ideally, the Site Photo Map Location Vista Guild could make an arrange- ment to wrap or paint it artistically if Sculpture: Greenville, SC the utility company is willing. Parameters The site is approximately 3’ deep and 6’ wide. If the installation is heavy, the brick pavers would need to be re- moved and a concrete footing/pad installed. The metal screen wall is approxi- mately 8’ tall and runs around the en- tire perimeter of the sub-station. Metal Screen Wall: Existing Conditions Installations Musical Instrument: West Columbia, SC In the brick plaza consider a sculp- ture that could be static or interactive. Similarly, an interactive musical in- strument of artistic nature could also be installed here. For the metal screen wall, consider wrapping it similar to the way electri- cal transformers have been treated in multiple locations throughout the Vista. Metal Screen Wall: Illustrative Proposed Conditions 8 Installation Considerations Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan15 Packet Pg.  2.a Zone 1 Gervais at RR Overpass Site 05 Description This overpass bridge above the rail- road features concrete sidewalks and guardrails. The concrete guardrails could be painted or have art applied to them in order to bring a blank, bor- ing wall to life without creating any safety concerns for the structural in- tegrity of the bridge. Moreover, the addition of artwork is likely to ‘calm’ (or slow) traffic which would be a welcome benefit along the Gervais Map Location Site Photo Street corridor. Painted Artwork Panelized Artwork Parameters The concrete guardrail is approxi- mately 3’ tall and 175’ long. The big- gest obstacle to this installation would be any hesitancy on the part of the Department of Transportation (SC- DOT) since Gervais Street is a state highway. However, innumerable cit- ies across America have done similar treatments, and these case studies could be brought to bear on SCDOT’s consideration of this bridge. Installations Depending on the disposition of SC- DOT (and/or railroad company if the overpass bridge belongs to them), artwork could be painted/stained directly onto the bare concrete, or it could be a peel and stick applica- tion like alumigraphics, or the artwork could be applied to sectional pan- Panelized Artwork Painted Artwork els that are attached in a removable fashion to the concrete retaining wall. Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan Installation Considerations 9 Pg. 16 Packet  2.a Zone 1 Site Gervais at Lincoln 06 Description For many pedestrians this intersec- tion of Gervais and Lincoln Streets adjacent to the covered portico feels like the epicenter of the Vista. In years past, sculptural installations have been present here and at regular inter- vals underneath the portico (see photo right/below). Since this is a prime pe- destrian destination and the portico provides protection from the elements, this location is ideally suited to receive multiple installations. Moreover, in- Site Photo Map Location stallations spaced at regular intervals Photo Opp Sculpture could serve as ‘bread crumbs’ to lure pedestrians along the portico so their attention is taken away from travel dis- tance and onto art. Parameters Since this portico serves as protection from the elements for pedestrians, care would need to be take in the se- lection and placement of installations to prevent tripping hazards. Positively, the portico would also provide pro- tection from the elements for instal- lations opening up a wider range of artistic endeavors that might not be as weather resistant. Installations » General Sculpture » Photo Opp Sculpture » Interactive Installations » Musical Instruments » Etc. Previous Sculptural Installations c2000 Interactive Art/Musical Instruments 10 Installation Considerations Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan17 Packet Pg.  2.a ZONE 2 Packet Pg. 18  2.a Zone 2 Site Senate Street Median 01 Description The median on Senate Street between Park and Lincoln Street plays host to several existing sculptural installa- tions. However, plenty of room remains for additional installations in this high- ly-trafficked area of the Vista. Parameters The grassed area of the median is approximately 40’ wide with trees planted along each edge. Pedestri- an access is easily gained via cross- walks at each end of the block. More- Site Photo Map Location over, the brick paver edging provides Aerial Photo: Old Washington Street Bridge Regularly Spaced Sculpture a convenient pedestrian path along each edge. If pedestrian safety is a concern, organic pathways of a vari- ety of materials may be introduced in the interior of the median. This would remove pedestrians farther away from automobile traffic while protect- ing the lawn. Installations Sculptures in a variety of sizes are per- fectly suited for the Senate Street Me- Description dian. A pertinent case study exists in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana where the White River State Park converted the old Washington Street Bridge into a mixed-use path on both edges, with a grassed median that is populated with dozens of sculptural installations. Additional considerations include: » General Sculpture » Photo Opp Sculpture » Interactive Installations » Musical Instruments Description White River State Park DescriptionSculpture Interactive » Etc. 12 Installation Considerations Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan19 Packet Pg.  2.a Zone 2 Lincoln Street: From Conven- Site tion Center to Colonial Life Arena 02 Description This section of Lincoln Street is one of the most trafficked in the Vista during events conducted at the Convention Center or Colonial Life Arena. Due to the large number of pedestrians walking from key destinations to the other, regular art installations should populate this route to make it attrac- tive and memorable. Parameters This three-block roadway includes Map Location Site Photo extra-wide sidewalks that are condu- cive to sculptural installations without impinging on pedestrian safety. Addi- tionally, parking garages with blank walls could become canvases upon which murals are painted or applied. Installations This highly pedestrian trafficked corridor could benefit from regular- ly-spaced art installations that serve as ‘bread crumbs’ to lure the walker from one installation to the next so Description Parking Garage Walls as Artistic Canvas that the distance traversed is reduced to short episodes from one installation to the next. This was the strategy em- ployed by White River State Park (see previous page) to motivate pedestri- ans to cross the entire length of the Old Washington Street Bridge from one side of the White River adjacent to downtown Indianapolis to the other where their major amphitheater is lo- cated. Along this corridor, each street that dead-ends into Lincoln (Pendle- ton and College) should receive an in- Terminus Points Along Lincoln Street Parking Garage Mural: Hattiesburg, MS stallation to terminate each vista. Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan Installation Considerations 13Pg. 20 Packet  2.a Zone 2 Site Gervais at Park 03 Description In recent years, the City of Columbia made significant improvements to this pedestrian sidewalk area that was for- merly directly adjacent to the roadway. The new raised plaza with guardrails creates a safe environment for pedes- trians and diners alike. Moreover, the brick enclosure shields unsightly views to mechanical equipment and trash receptacles that were heretofore ex- posed to public view. This blank brick wall is a prime candidate for a “photo Site Photo Map Location wall” that is interactive in nature as a Interactive Photo Mural “selfie station” or photo backdrop. Parameters The brick wall is approximately 7’ tall and 10’ wide. While painting a photo wall mural is acceptable, perhaps a better approach is to apply a material such as ‘Alumigraphics’ so that art- work may be interchanged on a reg- ular basis to keep the artwork fresh and ever-changing. Since the enclo- sure wall is in the right-of-way, per- Description Interactive Photo Mural mission would need to be granted by the City of Columbia. Interactive Photo Mural Installations Painted or applied ‘photo wall’ inter- active murals are the best option for a wall of limited size such as this one. See examples of interactive photo walls at right. Description Description Interactive Photo Mural 14 Installation Considerations Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan21 Packet Pg.  2.a ZONE 3 Packet Pg. 22  2.a Zone 3 Site Lincoln Street Tunnel 01 Description The Lincoln Street tunnel plays a stra- tegic role in connecting downtown and the Vista to Finley Park along the Vista Greenway. In recent years the City of Columbia installed additional security lights that caused the tunnel to feel far safer than before. However, there re- mains an artistic opportunity through creative lighting to cause the tunnel to function as much as a ‘place’ as it does a ‘pass-through.’ Parameters Site Photo Map Location The tunnel is approximately 600’ long and extends underneath the city block of Lincoln between Hampton and Washington Streets. Installations Colorful lighting similar to that under- neath numerous underpasses in Bir- mingham, Alabama could make the tunnel not only feel safe, but also in- viting. Additional consideration could be given to artistic treatments on the ground plane utilizing ‘magic carpet’ Underpass Lighting, Birmingham, AL DescriptionLighting, Birmingham, AL Underpass or horizontal murals if so desired (see Page 7). » Colorful/artistic lighting » Murals on the ground plane » Etc. Description Underpass Lighting, Birmingham, AL Description Underpass Lighting, Birmingham, AL 16 Installation Considerations Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan23 Packet Pg.  2.a Zone 3 Lincoln Street Tunnel Entries Site 02 Description There is a mantra that says, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” It is imperative that as pedestrians and cyclists approach the entries to the Lincoln Street Tun- nel that the impression is one that is artistically memorable and evokes an invitation to enter a place that is safe. In years past, lockable chain link gates were operational to promote safety. But with the addition of secu- Map Location Tunnel Entry South Tunnel Entry North rity lights, cameras, and regular police patrols the gates have been removed. Parameters The openings to the tunnel are ap- proximately 24’-26’ wide and 20’-22’ tall. It is recommended that the re- maining chain link fence surrounds be removed. Signage that is current- ly mounted to the fencing could be mounted to adjacent walls or posts. Installations In lieu of the chain link surrounds it is Description Artistic Entry Arch recommended that artistic gateway arches be installed to frame each en- Neon Lighting try way. The gateways could option- ally include signage that promotes assets beyond the tunnel. For exam- ple, the southern entrance could fea- ture signage that reads, “Welcome to the Vista Greenway” (or, “Finley Park”) while the northern entrance could feature signage that reads, “Welcome to the Vista.” » Artistic gateway arches » Artistic/neon signage Artistic Entry Arch » Etc. Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan Installation Considerations 17 Pg. 24 Packet  2.a Zone 3 Site Vista Greenway at 03 Taylor Street Description This section of the Vista Greenway leading from Taylor Street to the north- ern entry into the Lincoln Street tunnel can feel claustrophobic due to the height of the concrete retaining walls that flank each side of the mixed-use path. The addition of artwork to the walls can brighten the space and pro- vide visual interest to the corridor. Parameters The distance between the two re- taining walls is approximately 24’. Site Photo Map Location The height of the left retaining wall changes from at-grade at Taylor Street to approximately 20’ at the tunnel entrance. The right retaining wall changes from at-grade at Taylor Street to approximately 16’ tall at the tunnel entrance. Installations Artwork could be painted/stained directly onto the bare concrete, or it could be a peel and stick applica- tion like alumigraphics, or the artwork Painted Retaining Wall Mural @ Tunnel Entrance Description Painted Retaining Wall Mural could be applied to sectional pan- Painted Retaining Wall Mural Tile-Based Retaining Wall Art els that are attached in a removable fashion to the concrete retaining wall. Additionally, tile or mosaic artwork could also be utilized over the con- crete substrate. » Painted artwork » Adhesive artwork » Panelized artwork » Tile/mosaic artwork » Etc. Description Description 18 Installation Considerations Congaree Vista Guild: Public Art Placement Plan25 Packet Pg.  2.a “Art is not what you see, but what Congaree Vista Guild Public Art Placement Plan you make others see.” Created by: Randy L. Wilson Community Design Solutions Edgar Degas 10 Sunturf Circle, Columbia, SC 29223 803.240.9050 Packet Pg. 26  3 MEETING DATE: October 29, 2024 DEPARTMENT: City Clerk FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk SUBJECT: Fire Station 9 Public Art Project - Mr. Mickey Folsom, Assistant Fire Chief FUNDING SOURCE & ORIGINAL BUDGET: ATTACHMENTS:  #a: Fire Station 9 Art Placement Application (PDF) Updated: 10/25/2024 4:49 PM Page 1 Packet Pg. 27  3.a Packet Pg. 28  3.a Packet Pg. 29