Location / Boettler Park, Green OH
GREEN, OHIO PUBLIC ART PLAN 2026
DEVELOPED FOR THE CITY OF GREEN BY LAND STUDIO
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Public art creates moments and places we remember. It creates feelings, stirs emotions, and provokes thoughts. By reflecting a community’s history, cultural identity, and aspirations, it reveals the uniqueness of a place, creating a personality that distinguishes it from other places. And it’s this uniqueness, the homegrown combination of shared history with a collective responsibility for the present, that creates a sense of identity and belonging. For residents, a shared identity creates deep roots, making us more likely to support others and participate in activities that bring beauty to our neighborhoods. In other words, public art reminds us of what we love most about our community, encouraging each of us to nourish its strength. Public art also creates a positive impression for visitors, promoting economic development.
People tend to return to places that make them feel good. Returning visitors will spend more time in our restaurants and stores. They may even take a moment to discover our diverse park system and outstanding schools. Public art can be a gateway to our cultural resources and amenities that inspire people to invest their business and perhaps even their lives in Green. I invite you to join me as we unfold the process of shared art for Green. Art that speaks to each of us individually strengthens our attachment to Green and to each other, and draws visitors to return again and again. Sincerely, Mayor Rocco P. Yeargin
CITY OF GREEN PUBLIC ART TEAM Rocco Yeargin, Mayor
Isabelle Khoury, Communications Coordinator
Paul Ciocca, Engineer
Chrissy Lingenfelter, Deputy Service Director
Sarah Haring, Community Development Administrator
Zhila Pezeshkpoor, Assistant Planning Director
PUBLIC ART STAKEHOLDER GROUP Rachelle Albrechta, Arts Educator, Local Artist
Julie McMahan, Green Local Schools
Shannon Bowman, Arts Educator, Local Artist
Dan Pollock, Parks & Recreation Board
Wendy Brott, Arts Educator, Local Artist
Brandie Hutchison, Green Branch Library
Kirsten Delpinal, Owner/Graphic Designer, Creative Eye Design, Local Artist
Staci Schweikert, Green Historical Society
Denise Elsey, Local Artist Sharon Mazgaj, Local Artist Bob Knapp, Local Artist
Charles Schreckenberger, Historic Preservation Commission Joan Smith, Owner, Gallery 143, Local Artist Dawn Waithe, Local Artist Kristin S. Yanko, Living Green Task Force
LAND STUDIO LAND studio is a catalyst, convener, and collaborator. For more than 30 years, we have led public art installations, cultural programming, and civic space development projects throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. We initiate and manage projects in partnership with cities, neighborhoods, institutions, and developers and serve as a trusted implementation partner for community organizations, resident groups, and public agencies.
We are committed to creating and sustaining equitable opportunities for artists and designers by removing barriers to participation related to race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, socioeconomic status, or neighborhood of residence. Community engagement is central to our approach, and our collaborators rely on our strategic leadership and ability to deliver complex projects from concept through completion.
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COMMUNITY IDENTITY
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GOALS
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ENGAGEMENT
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THE ART
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AREAS OF OPPORTUNTIY
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TOOLBOX
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INTRO
THE PLAN WE CRAFTED
The City of Green Public Art Plan was developed to support planning goals related to connectivity, placemaking, and quality of life. The plan builds on previous planning efforts including the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Connectivity Study, and Parks and Recreation Master Plan, reflecting a shared commitment to creating public spaces that serve the residents well. City staff, stakeholders, and community members collaborated with LAND studio to develop a meaningful plan that serves as a flexible framework as public art planning evolves. Previous and ongoing public input informed the plan’s direction, reinforcing the community’s desire for welcoming public spaces, strong local identity, and cultural amenities integrated into parks, corridors, and civic destinations.
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WHY PUBLIC ART? Public art improves the effectiveness of community investment. When art is integrated into public space, it emphasizes identity, destination-making, and encourages people to spend more time in shared spaces. Art also supports economic vitality by creating memorable places that support local businesses, attract visitors, and reinforce Green’s growing sense of place.
WHAT IS PUBLIC ART? Public art includes a wide range of expressions accessible to the public through built and natural environments. This may include sculptures, murals, temporary installations, and community-based or participatory projects. In Green, public art is not defined by a single style or medium, but by the relationship it has with the people and place.
OUR VISION Public art in the City of Green strengthens community identity, enhances public spaces, and creates meaningful connections between people and places.
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OUR MISSION The City of Green Public Art Plan provides a strategic framework for integrating art into public spaces through thoughtful planning, community engagement, and collaboration with artists that ensures public art is aligned with the City’s long-term goals.
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1 The City of Green is a community shaped by its landscape, its neighborhoods, and its steady evolution from a rural township into a suburban city within the Akron–Canton region. Incorporated in 1992, Green has grown around a network of parks, open spaces, and residential areas rather than a traditional downtown, giving the city a distinctly dispersed but deeply local character.
COMMUNITY 3 Periods of robust residential and commercial growth have underscored the need for stronger connections, cultural amenities, and identifiable gathering places.
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2 This history has led to unique planning opportunities. Development patterns established prior to incorporation resulted in car-oriented corridors, limited pedestrian connectivity, and destinations spread across the city rather than anchored in a single civic center.
How art will reflect the community’s unique history, cultural identity, and future aspirations
4 In response, the City’s ongoing planning efforts focus on balancing growth with preservation— using parks, corridors, and public spaces to strengthen connection and support a cohesive sense of community as Green continues to evolve.
THE POWER OF PUBLIC ART
Public art in the City of Green will serve as a visible expression of the community’s history, values, and evolving identity. Rooted in Green’s agricultural heritage, natural landscapes, and tradition of community gathering, public art offers an opportunity to tell local stories while strengthening a shared sense of place. As the city continues to grow and invest in public open spaces and civic destinations, art can reflect both continuity and change. Art can honor Green’s small-town character while engaging contemporary voices and future aspirations. Public art will celebrate the people who live and work in Green and help shape a cohesive identity that reflects where the community has been and where it is going.
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The Next Investment in the City of Green’s Identity A coordinated Public Art Plan represents a strategic investment in Green’s identity. As a community positioned between larger urban centers, Green competes regionally for residents, businesses, and visitors. Public art helps distinguish Green as an identifiable place rather than a pass-through corridor.
GOALS
Thoughtfully integrated art at gateways, parks, commercial areas, and along major routes strengthens visual identity, reinforces first impressions, and creates memorable destinations that contribute to long-term economic vitality.
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How Public Art meets Green’s goals For residents, public art enhances quality of life by making parks, trails, and civic spaces more engaging and welcoming. For businesses, it contributes to attractive, walkable environments that encourage foot traffic and support local commerce. Communities that invest in placemaking tools such as public art are more competitive in attracting employers, entrepreneurs, and families seeking places that feel distinctive and cared for. In this way, public art supports Green’s goal of being a desirable place to live, work, operate a business, and raise a family.
Public art directly advances Green’s adopted planning goals bystrengthening connectivity, reinforcing community identity, and enhancing public spaces. When aligned with infrastructure projects, parks improvements, and corridor enhancements, public art increases the return on public investment while supporting balanced growth and long-term sustainability. By embedding art into its planning framework, Green not only elevates its physical environment but also positions itself as a resilient, forward-looking community.
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Stengthen Community Identity Support artwork that reflects and enhances the evolving identity, history, landscape, and character of Green.
Enhance Public Spaces Improve the visual quality and usability of parks, trails, streetscapes, civic spaces, and redevelopment areas.
Support Economic Development Encourage placemaking strategies that attract visitors, support local businesses, increase community activity, and strengthen investment in the City.
Encourage Community Engagement
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Create opportunities for residents, artists, schools, organizations, and stakeholders to participate in shaping public spaces.
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Promote Accessibility and Inclusion Support artwork and processes that are welcoming and accessible to people of varying ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Encourage Environmental Stewardship
Promote projects that engage with ecology, sustainability, native landscapes, environmental education, and Green’s park and trail systems.
Support Artistic Excellence Encourage innovative, site-responsive, and high-quality artistic work that contributes positively to the public realm.
Artist / Eva Munnich
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Location / Central Park Amphiltheater, Green OH
THE IMPORTANCE OF FEEDBACK Community input received during this planning process and acknowledgement of common themes from past planning efforts was essential to understand the types of art that would adequately reflect the city’s identity and the community’s values. Stakeholders, whose art experience ranged from novice to expert, shaped the outcome of the art plan through interviews, a personality test, and an in-person art making activity.
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Community engagement in public art is about gathering genuine input on themes, values, and community identity - the things that should shape what an artist makes.
OUR PROCESS City of Green Tour In person interviews at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and the Senior Ice Cream Social ~40 Community Interviews Interviews with City department directors, staff, and community members including new residents, long-term residents, visitors, business owners, employees, volunteers, etc.
Public Art Personality Test Change of Art - May 16th, 2026
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PUBLIC ART PERSONALITY TEST RESULTS A public art personality test was distributed virtually to the Green Community. After completing the test, participants were given a personality type description. This activity helped guide the types of art people want to see in their public spaces. 364 participants took the personality quiz.
EXPLORERS A public art explorer appreciates a sense of discovery and variety! You might enjoy hidden installations, murals, and going on art walks. You’d like to see art integrated into everyday paths and overlooked areas.
CONNECTORS As a connector, you appreciate art that shows collaboration between Green goers. In general, the public art you enjoy most sends a message of community and belonging. You’d probably smile while walking by murals made by the community or art activities at public events. You might like to see more art created by groups where everyone was invited to participate in making it!
DREAMERS You’re an eternal dreamer. You value imagination and time for play. You enjoy art that feels transformative! Wherever you are, you appreciate the playfulness of art. You might like to see more art that invites you in- like an immersive installation that transforms an outdoor space into an experience for people to enter, explore, interact, or pause.
GUARDIANS The title of guardian suits you well—you embrace the old and the new. You recognize the benefits of place-based art and honoring history. You probably appreciate art that tells a cultural story, like monuments and environmental art. ENGAGEMENT | 14
ANALYZING THE RESULTS
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The personality types were determined by a series of questions that sought to understand how art made people feel and what art represented Green best.
“UTILIZE LOCAL ARTISTS”
“WE NEED MORE HAPPINESS AND TOGETHERNESS”
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“MAKE IT AN EXPERIENCE, SOMETHING YOUNG AND OLD CAN ENJOY”
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We also heard these themes and perspectives Honoring old Green and celebrating new Green Exploring stories and history of diversity in Green Multi- generational living Mental health advocacy
“I LOVE PUBLIC ART. I THINK THAT IT BRINGS MORE COLOR AND LIFE TO AREAS THAT GET OVERLOOKED OR IGNORED, OR IT CAN BRING EVEN MORE ENERGY TO AREAS THAT ARE ALREADY QUITE POPULAR.” ENGAGEMENT | 18
CHANGE OF ART MAY 16, 2026 CENTRAL PARK, GREEN, OH This mental health awareness event was a perfect setting to show how art aligns with the values of Green. Attendees were invited to make a collaborative sculpture and mural. The sculpture included written or drawn feedback about civic life in Green. The mural was created with chalk spray paint and stencils created by the Portage Lakes Career Center. These were multigenerational and accessible engagement options that can be repeated in the future. Step 1 : Talk with the community
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Step 2 : Members write/ draw important feedbackabout Green
Step 3 : Build a sculpture together
Step 1 : Pick your favorite stencil
Step 2 : Pick a bright color of spray chalk and the perfect spot for your stencil
8 of 13 stencils created and used at the event
Step 3 : Make Art with LAND studio
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Learning the landscape, one stop at a time.
All photos are of the city of Green, OH
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Through site visits, LAND studio explored the City of Green firsthand, gaining a deeper understanding of its community, public spaces, and unique identity.
Existing Public Art
All photos / LAND studio
Existing Quick Activations
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PUBLIC ART & PLACEMAKING TYPOLOGIES 23 | THE ART
WHAT IS A TYPOLOGY? A classification system that categorizes artworks based on their form, function, and relationship to the community. It helps urban planners, municipalities, and artists understand, evaluate, and map the role that art plays in the public realm.
THE 8 TYPOLOGIES MURALS
LANDMARK ART
CROSSWALK
FUNCTIONAL ART
INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES
QUICK ACTIVATIONS
NATURE ART
BYOA
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MURALS Murals transform blank walls into vibrant storytelling spaces. Painted or installed on building facades and large vertical surfaces, murals can celebrate Green’s history, highlight local culture, or simply bring color and energy to everyday places. They turn ordinary streets into outdoor galleries and help create memorable corridors that reflect the character of the community. Artist / Lisa Quine + LAND studio EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / Rose Jaffe
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Artist / Expanded Eye
CROSSWALK Crosswalk and path art bring creativity directly underfoot. Designed by artists and applied to streets, sidewalks, and trails, these colorful surface artworks make everyday routes more fun, welcoming, and visible. They can brighten intersections, guide people along walking and biking paths, and turn a simple crossing into a moment of surprise and delight.
Artist / Yinka Ilori EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / Roadsworth
Artist / Heather Moore
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INSTALLATIONS & SCULPTURES Installations are three-dimensional artworks that invite people to look closer, walk around them, or even step inside. These pieces can range from sculptural works to immersive environments that interact with light, movement, or sound. Often designed specifically for a site, installations add moments of discovery in parks, plazas, and civic spaces. Artist / Yeju n Chat + LAND studio EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / CS Design + Lateral Office
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Artist / Vincent Godeau
NATURE ART This category is inspired by Green’s commitment to stewardship and care of outdoor spaces. Nature-art blends creativity with the landscape. These works may be woven into trails, forests, waterways or park settings. Made with natural materials or by local craftsmen, nature-art can inspire brightness and new possibilities in timeless, nature oriented spaces. The art would encourage people to slow down, explore, and experience the beauty of the environment in new ways. Artist / Rebecca Plisson EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / Studio Weave
Artist / Dale Rodgers Studio
Artist / Chihuly Garden and Glass
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LANDMARK ART Landmark art is bold, memorable, and impossible to miss. These large-scale pieces are placed in highly visible locations such as gateways, major intersections, parks, and civic destinations. This style creates recognizable symbols for the city. Landmark artworks help define Green’s identity, making places easier to find, photograph, and remember.
Artist / Craig & Karl EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / Ugo Rondinone
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Artist / Claes Oldenburg & Coosje Van Bruggen
FUNCTIONAL ART Functional art proves that everyday objects can also be works of art! Benches, bike racks, lighting, shelters, railings, and signage can merge beauty with purpose. These pieces make public spaces more comfortable and usable while adding character to the places people gather. Artist / Design Studio H2E
EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / Jaemee Studio
Artist / Finnegan Shannon
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QUICK ACTIVATION Quick activations bring energy and creativity to spaces in flexible and unexpected ways. These temporary projects might include pop-up art, performances, projections, seasonal installations, or community art-making events. Since they are fast and adaptable, activations allow Green to experiment with new ideas, celebrate local talent, and keep public spaces lively throughout the year.
Artist / City of Green
EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / Toco-oco + LAND studio
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Artist / Lainie Jones
BYOA ( Build Your Own Art! ) Public art in Green does not have to fit into just one category. These spaces can combine multiple art approaches to create layered, evolving experiences. This approach allows the community to shape how art appears and grows over time.
Artist / Cracking Art EXAMPLE PHOTOS
Artist / Emily Eldridge
Artist / Unknown
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Artist / Bob Yost Location / Central Park Community Hall, Green OH
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY GUIDING PUBLIC ART IN GREEN AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY | 34
PUBLIC ART LOCATION TYPES Challenges, Opportunities, and Approach This section reviews the variety of places where public art in Green can be placed. As public art continues to grow in the city, the locations for art must correspond to the needs of Green. Public art should be prioritized in highly visible spaces, with connections and relevance to the community. Additionally, the art should be distributed throughout the city to keep the art as equitable and accessible as possible.
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Town Center Challenges: While Central Park functions as a key gathering space, Green lacks a traditional downtown or centralized cultural district. The Town Center area must balance recreation, events, and everyday use while continuing to develop a walkable and engaging civic identity. Opportunities: Town Center is becoming Green’s cultural heart. Central Park, Green Memorial Stadium, the Library, Veteran’s Park, the CORE and the Central Administration Building attract people to community events, making it ideal for showcasing art to residents and visitors. Approach: Public art in Town Center should focus on landmark art, installations, murals and quick activations that reinforce the space as a community hub. Art should be visible, interactive, and event-friendly, helping to create memorable experiences that highlight Green as a special place.
Parks & Natural Spaces Challenges: Green’s parks and natural spaces are among the community’s greatest assets. The recreational amenities offered cover a wide range but don’t present a cohesive identity that unifies the spaces. Public art should enhance the visitor experience while reinforcing the community identity. Installations must also be durable, environmentally sensitive, and compatible with natural landscapes and recreational uses. Opportunities: Parks and natural spaces offer ideal settings for nature-art, installations, and functional art that enhance outdoor experiences. Public art can create landmarks along trails, encourage exploration, and highlight Green’s environmental character and commitment to quality of life. Public art can help strengthen parks and natural spaces by creating memorable destinations and enhancing community identity. Approach: Public art in parks and natural spaces should blend with the landscape and encourage interaction. Works should support wayfinding, gathering, and environmental stewardship while enhancing the experience of spending time outdoors. AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY | 36
Schools Challenges: Education in the City of Green is a high value and priority. However, the High School, Middle School, Elementary School, Primary School and Portage Lakes Career Center spaces already serve specific functions and may have limited space, funding or visibility for art. Opportunities: These buildings are trusted gathering places that bring together residents of all ages and backgrounds. Public art at school buildings can celebrate local stories, and create welcoming environments for learning, connection, and inspiring young artists. Approach: Public art on school campuses should focus on murals, functional art, and small-scale installations that engage and inspire students and their families. Partnerships with students, art staff, alumni clubs and organizations can support collaborative art-making and rotating displays, ensuring the work feels locally grounded and community-driven.
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Corridors & Gateways Challenges: Green’s major corridors are primarily auto-oriented and designed for movement rather than gathering, which can make them feel visually fragmented or difficult to identify as distinct places within the city. Wide roadways, fast traffic, and dispersed commercial development limit opportunities for traditional public space and require careful consideration of safety, visibility, and maintenance when introducing public art. Opportunities: Corridors are some of the most visible and frequently traveled spaces in Green, by visitors and residents. Their visibility makes them ideal locations for strengthening the city’s identity and creating memorable first impressions. Public art along corridors can define gateways, improve wayfinding, enhance commercial areas, and create a stronger sense of arrival for all. Art can also support walkability and reinforce connections between parks, neighborhoods, and other community destinations.
Approach: Public art along corridors should focus on landmark art, murals, functional art, crosswalk and path art. Artistic gateway installations that are integrated into infrastructure can emphasize identity, wayfinding, and visual cohesion while supporting safe and accessible movement. Coordinating public art with streetscape improvements, commercial development, and capital projects will ensure that corridors become recognizable, and welcoming entry points into the City of Green.
At Home / Neighborhoods Challenges: Green’s residential neighborhoods are dispersed and primarily private, making large-scale public art less feasible. There may also be concerns about maintenance, consistency, and long-term stewardship in smaller developments. Opportunities: Neighborhood-level public art can foster local pride and create small moments of creativity in everyday spaces. Smaller-scale projects allow residents to participate in shaping their environment and contributing to the city’s overall identity. Approach: Public art in neighborhoods should focus on murals, functional art, small installations, and curated art spaces that are community-led and appropriately scaled. Partnerships with developers and neighborhood groups can encourage voluntary participation, allowing art to grow organically while maintaining consistency with the City’s broader public art vision.
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WHERE DOES PUBLIC ART BELONG ? Public Art Locations Expanded The City of Green Public Art Plan identifies strategic approaches for integrating art into the community in a way that is visible, impactful, and aligned with existing planning priorities. Given Green’s dispersed development pattern, this section focuses on artistic improvements that build identity, strengthen connections, and leverage momentum from existing community assets and stakeholders. Public art opportunities are organized to support both immediate impact and long-term growth, ensuring a scalable and sustainable program. Over-time, public art opportunities will arise outside of these recommendations.
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In summary, this plan will propose certain locations for inspiration, other locations remain eligible for art. These locations can include:
Parks and open spaces
Plazas and gathering spaces;
Trail systems and trailheads;
Redevelopment districts;
Gateways and entry corridors;
Utility infrastructure;
Roundabouts and medians;
Temporary activation sites;
Civic buildings and public facilities;
Public-private partnership projects;
Streetscape and transportation improvements;
Stormwater and ecological infrastructure; Other publicly accessible locations identified by the City, including areas with significant visibility by residents and visitors. AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY | 40
VISIONARY ART Areas of Opportunity and Investment These project ideas are intended to inspire the development of a comprehensive art experience throughout Green. The art you see in the following pages reflect the kind of projects that could shape the identity, honor history, strengthen community, and foster appreciation for the environment. The projects are organized by location and the art typologies defined earlier in the plan. The artworks could represent opportunities for artists, fabricators, community members, to contribute to Green’s growing sense of place.
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Artist / Dante Rodriguez Photography / Bob Perkoski
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Town Center
Parks & Natural Spaces
Central Park
Boettler Park
Central Administration Building
Southgate Park
Veterans Park / Torok Community Center
Nimisila Reservoir MetroPark
Green Branch Summit County Library
Growing Green Wetland
Bulldog Stadium
All Other Parks
Green Fire Station No. 1
Schools
Corridors & Gateways
Green High School
S Main Street Bridge
Green Middle School
Greensburg Rd & Massillon Rd
Green Elementary School
E Turkeyfoot Lake Rd & Massillon Rd
Green Primary School
Massillon Road & Town Park Blvd
Portage Lakes Career Center
Yoga Bar
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TOWN CENTER Visionary Art Locations
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ROTATING ART WALL
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Town Center Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept A display wall integrated into the amphitheater stage would feature rotating artwork by local artists, students, community groups, and regional creatives. This visible, flexible project keeps the destination visibly fresh, encourages repeat visits, and supports local artists through a relatively low-cost, adaptable investment.
Rotating Art Wall | Cleveland, OH | LAND studio + Chen Peng 2023
Potential Location Central Park amphitheater
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES LANDMARK ART BYOA
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Woodland Rotating art wall | Maria Uhase | Cleveland Public Library, Woodland Branch
Uplifting Together | Walnut Creek, CA | Joseph O’Connell + Creative Machines
Budget Range $20,000 - $100,000
Other Potential Locations • • • •
The CORE Library Town Center Schools
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LANDMARK ART
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Town Center Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept Green lacks a defining downtown landmark. A landmark artwork would help establish the Town Center as the community’s cultural heart, creating a memorable destination that supports events, civic pride, and long-term identity. A signature artwork in Town Center serves as a gathering place, photo opportunity, and community icon. It could be interactive, sculptural, or immersive, creating a destination within the district.
Small Giants | Cleveland, OH | Alex Senna + LAND studio + GD+B 2024
Potential Location Lawn space in Central Park adjacent to the splash pad
Connected Typologies LANDMARK ART INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES
Jardin des Plantes | France | Jean Jullien 49 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Metal Daisy Sculpture | D&Z Art
Budget Range $80,000 - $300,000
Other Potential Locations • • • • • •
Schools Library Campus Healthcare Campuses Boettler Park Southgate Park Central Administration Building
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CREATIVE COVER
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Town Center Design Concept This project shows how art can be integrated into public infrastructure. At a key civic destination, it enhances a well-used space, creates a memorable visitor experience, and reflects the City’s commitment to creativity and innovation. Artist-designed translucent panels integrated into the covered walkway to the Central Administration Building would cast colorful light patterns and create a dynamic, welcoming experience across the day and seasons.
Endless Ribbon Connecting Us | Coventry, UK | Morag Myerscough 2021
Potential Location Central Administration Building Entrance
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES FUNCTIONAL ART BYOA
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Polychromatic Glass Roof | HMH Iron Design
Pink Clouds | Brooklyn, NY | Jaemee Studio 2026
Budget Range $75,000 - $110,000
Other Potential Locations • Library • School • Healthcare Campuses
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VETERANS MEMORIAL TRAIL
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Town Center Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept This project strengthens connectivity between two important community destinations while supporting active living, wayfinding, and placemaking. A series of artist-designed trail elements connecting Veterans Memorial Park and the Senior Recreation Center will enhance the trail experience and offers an opportunity to honor local heritage and encourage intergenerational engagement.
On the Other side | Venray Remembers | Netherlands
Ecological Corridor | Montréal | Paprika Projects
Sweet Network | Ground Shift studio | Maryland 2024 & 2025
I AM A MAN Plaza | Memphis, Tennessee
Potential Location Connecting trail
Connected Typologies MURALS INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES NATURE ART
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Budget Range $30,000 - $100,000
Other Potential Locations • Boettler Park • Bulldog Stadium • Town Center
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LIBRARY MURAL
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A mural or large-scale artistic feature on one or more of the library’s brick walls creates a highly visible landmark that celebrates learning, creativity, and community connection. As one of the city’s most accessible civic spaces, the library serves residents of all ages and backgrounds, making it an ideal location for public art that reflects local stories, knowledge, culture, and imagination.
Interconnectivity | Montréal, QC | Roadsworth 2021
Potential Location Town Center Boulevard
Connected Typologies MURALS BYOA
Kent District Library Mural | Comstock Park, MI | Rhiannan Sibbald 2024 55 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Unzip | Le Mans, France | Seth Globepainter 2024
Budget Range $10,000 - $25,000
Other Potential Locations • • • •
Schools The CORE Town Center Community Hall at Central Park • Central Administration Building
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LIBRARY GATEWAY
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Town Center Design Concept An interactive sculpture or artistic text-based artwork at the library creates a unique destination that encourages curiosity, exploration, and community engagement. As a place dedicated to learning and discovery, the library is an ideal setting for artwork that invites people of all ages to touch, play, observe, or interact with its design. The library serves as the gateway to Green’s civic space and is highly visible from Massillon Road. An artwork here should serve as a visual landmark and welcome to residents, students and visitors.
Reader’s Garden | Shaker Heights Public Library | Haemee Han of Jaemee Studio + LAND studio 2023 Potential Location The lawn area infront of the library At the corner of Town Park Blvd. and Massillon Rd. Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES BYOA
Cadence Park | Irvine, California | RSM Design 57 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Aiming High | Asuka Watanabe 2017
Budget Range $30,000 - $100,000 Reader’s Garden Budget: $100,000 (Includes design/artist budget, fabrication, engineering, install, management, and $3,600 for the City for maintenance) Year: 2025
Other Potential Locations • • • •
Schools The CORE Town Center Community Hall at Central Park • Central Administration Building
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TO THE STADIUM!
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Town Center Schools Design Concept This project transforms the route to the high school stadium into a cohesive public art experience through integrated artistic elements. The project celebrates the journey to the venue, creating a welcoming and memorable arrival experience for students, families, athletes, alumni, and visitors.
Hello Trees | Discovery Green, Houston, TX | Daily Tous Les Jours 2017 Potential Location Bulldog Stadium Entry Area
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES MURALS BYOA
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Perk Park | Thomas Balsley Associates + Jim McKnight + LAND studio 2012
Los Angeles Dodgers 2017
Budget Range $20,000 - $300,000
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FIRE STATION NO. 1
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Town Center Design Concept A mural or sculptural artwork integrated into the fire station near Green’s Town Center would honor first responders and reflect the values of service, safety, and community. As a visible civic building and essential community resource, it offers a strong opportunity for meaningful public art that strengthens civic identity, creates a welcoming landmark, and shows how art can be integrated into everyday public infrastructure.
Enlance | Little Village, Chicago | Canopy 2023
Elementary Entrance Way | Elgin Butler Brick Company |
Potential Location Massillon/Steese Road Elevation
Connected Typologies MURALS INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES
Stained Glass | Lakewood Seventh Day Adventist Church, OH | Evan Laisure 61 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
The First Responders Lantern | Metro Health | Cleveland, OH 2026
Budget Range $50,000 - $100,000
Other Potential Locations • Civic buildings
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Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept An artfully painted walkway can turn a well-used park path into an engaging public space that invites exploration, movement, and community interaction. The art will increase playful movement in the park through color, pattern, and creative design. It can reflect Green’s identity, natural landscape, or local stories while enriching the visitor experience. As a highly visible and accessible form of public art, it can delight people of all ages and abilities and bring a sense of discovery to one of the community’s most frequently used public spaces.
Liquid Sunshine | Seattle Washington | Jessie and Katey 2016
Potential Location Boettler Park
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES LANDMARK ART BYOA
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Impulse - Interactive Seesaws | Montreal 2016 | CS Design + LateralOffice
Inorganic Self Luminous Landscape | Zhejiang Globright Optical Technology Co.
Budget Range $30,000 - $100,000
Other Potential Locations • • • • •
Southgate Park The CORE Veteran’s Memorial Park Central Park Town Center
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Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept A signature sculpture in a natural setting can serve as a memorable landmark and gathering place that enhances the character and identity of the space. Accompanied by art along the trail, it encourages interaction throughout the space. It provides opportunities for recreation, reflection, photography, and community interaction, and a distinctive destination within the park. The artwork can reflect Green’s history, natural environment, or aspirations, helping to strengthen residents’ connection to the park and creating a lasting cultural asset for the community.
Ward Flower Blooms | Vallero Square, Jerusalem | HQA 2008 Potential Location Southgate Park
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES FUNCTIONAL ART MURALS BYOA 65 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Cloud Swings | Hamilton, New Jersey | Isometric Studio
Wilmont Walk Loop | Santa Monica, CA | Here Designs
Budget Range $70,000 - $200,000
Other Potential Locations • • • • •
Boettler Park The CORE Veterans Memorial Park Central Park Town Center
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LIFE ON THE WATER
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Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept An artwork inspired by the surrounding wildlife will highlight the understated treasures of the space. The art will connect the water to the land and represent how important these natural resources are to the character of Green and its residents. The nature-inspired artwork will demonstrate the beauty that is created when people and nature grow together.
Water Dragonflies Sculpture | Washington | Washington Wetland Centre
Potential Location Boettler Park
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES NATURE ART
Shimmering Images | Taoyuan Taiwain | Hsu Tsung Cheih 2018 67 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Happy Castaways | Toronto | Isabelle Demers & Fanny Mesnard 2022
Budget Range $60,000 - $150,000
Other Potential Locations • Nimisila Reservoir • Town Center
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Parks & Natural Spaces Town Center Design Concept An existing wetland project that is elevating the local conversation around ecology, water quality and green infrastructure. This area calls for artwork that honors the natural ecosystem and inhabitants of this space. This featured piece will create visibility from the street and be compelling and interactive for visitors.
Chihuly Garden and Glass |Seattle Washington
Potential Location Steese Road Wetland
Connected Typologies NATURE ART INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES BYOA
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Signs of the Times | New Zealand | Scott Kelly and Ben Polkinghorne 2017
Reed Sculpture | Deakin University | Lump Sculpture Studio
Budget Range $8,000 - $20,000
Other Potential Locations • • • •
Southgate Park Nimisila Reservoir Central Park Ponds Boettler Park
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Parks & Natural Spaces Town Center Design Concept A covered bench within the Growing Green Wetland would provide a comfortable place to pause, observe, and connect with the natural plants and wildlife that make their home in this wetland. The bench can become a small-scale public art destination that invites residents, students, families, and visitors to slow down and watch the landscape change over time. Through color, pattern, imagery, or interpretive design, the artwork could reflect the wetland’s native plants, wildlife, seasonal cycles, and the broader story of Green’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Recharge Park | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania| Created by Noblewins | Painted by Lindsay Jeanne
Potential Location Steese Road Wetland
Connected Typologies NATURE ART INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES FUNCTIONAL ART
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Rounds Theater Pavilion | Lake Forest, Illinois | SPORTS 2019
Photosynthesis in Motion | Functional Seating | 2013
Budget Range $20,000 - $60,000
Other Potential Locations • • • •
Southgate Park Nimisila Reservoir Central Park Ponds Boettler Park
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DISCOVERY SCULPTURES
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Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept Small-scale sculptures integrated into parks, trails, and other public green spaces can create moments of discovery throughout Green, while adding character to everyday experiences. These artworks encourage residents and visitors to explore more closely, building a stronger connection to the community. Installed incrementally across multiple locations, small sculptures offer a flexible and cost-effective way to build a recognizable public art identity while celebrating local stories, nature, and history. These hidden treasures can take the form of iconic Green symbols such as herons, trees, dragonflies, barns or wildflowers.
Blue Birds | Edgewater Hill, OH | LAND studio | Mark Reigelman 2015
Potential Locations In trees, leading down the trails Street signs
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES QUICK ACTIVATIONS LANDMARK ART
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“Pie Signs” | Ohio Ciy, OH | Ohio City Incorporated
Blue Bird Map | Edgewater Hill, OH
S. ARLINGTON RD.
COTTAGE GR
MUD LAKE
RABER RD.
Budget Range $25,000 - $80,000
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SINGER LAKE
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Parks & Natural Spaces Design Concept Art can frame key views to create intentional moments of pause and reflection, drawing attention to the natural beauty of the landscape. By guiding how people see and experience the park, these framed moments deepen appreciation for the space and ecological systems as the seasons change. They also transform ordinary sightlines into civic experiences, strengthening the connection between residents and the landscape while highlighting the unique identity of Green’s park system.
The Hear Heres | Studio Weave + AB3 Workshops | September 2012
Potential Location Parks
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES FUNCTIONAL ART BYOA
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Dialogue | Cleveland, OH | Coryn Kempster + Julia Jamrozik + LAND studio
Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL| Andy Warhol inspired
S. ARLINGTON RD.
COTTAGE GR
MUD LAKE
RABER RD.
Budget Range $75,000 - $150,000
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MAKING SPACE S FOR US Schools Design Concept Artful seating transforms everyday public spaces into welcoming destinations by combining functionality with artistic expression. It is a type of interactive art that encourages people of all ages to pause, interact, and spend time in the public realm. This can create opportunities for play, conversation, and relaxation, making them an accessible and highly visible form of public art that enhances both the beauty and usability of shared spaces. Creating spaces to interact passively with others is important for the foundation of making successful public spaces where people feel welcomed.
Gentle Breeze | Boise, Idaho | Matthew Mazzotta 2021
Potential Location Open lawn space on the front right side of the high school, closest to the practice fields
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES FUNCTIONAL ART BYOA
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John Paul Costello/ Costello Construction Group LLC | Asiatown, Cleveland OH 2025
Sun Powered Daisy Benches | Boston, MA | Toyota Prius 2009
Budget Range $50,000 - $100,000
Other Potential Locations • • • •
Town Center Southgate Park Boettler Park Schools
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Schools Design Concept Green takes great pride in its schools, whose staff, faculty, students, and families form the foundation of the residential community. Sequential murals near the entrances of the schools will act as a celebration for every stage of learning. It will be a reminder that we are all growing together in knowledge and identity with the city. The selection of artist(s) is important: there are a number of ways to potentially involve students in the creation of the murals while ensuring the final art is outstanding. Artists with the ability to interact and/or design workshops with students could ensure the artwork design and content is informed by the students. Depending on the artwork design, students might be able to help with the painting of the mural. The artist could run workshops and give an artist talk geared to students.
Folsom High School Bulldogs Mural | Folsom, California
Potential Location Outdoor entryways of all 3 schools : Elementary, Middle, and High school Connected Typologies MURALS
Pediatrics Mural | Grace LaPrade | Cleveland, OH | Metro Health + LAND studio 2026 79 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Stronger as a pack Mural | Sydney Brening
S. ARLINGTON
RABER RD.
Budget Range BOETTLER RD.
MAYFAIR RD.
GRAYBILL RD.
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STEESE RD.
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WALKING ON S T SUNSHINE Schools Town Center Design Concept Crosswalk art near schools and busy intersections combines public art, placemaking, and pedestrian safety to create vibrant and welcoming routes for students and families. These offer opportunities to incorporate student input, school themes, or storytelling into everyday infrastructure, transforming a routine into a memorable moment.
The Daisy Effect | Mission for the Inner City Cape Town + Heather Moore Potential Location Steese & Shriver
Connected Typologies MURALS CROSSWALKS QUICK ACTIVATIONS
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Floral Crosswalk | Saint-Lin-Laurentides, QC | Roadsworth - Peter Gibson
Crosswalk Mural | Detroit Michigan |
S. ARLINGTON RD.
Budget Range
RABER RD.
BOETTLER RD.
MAYFAIR RD.
GRAYBILL RD.
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HECKMAN RD.
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Schools Design Concept Bold murals welcoming students into the career center building, uplifting the workforce of Green. The artwork would serve as visual accessories to the threshold moments of entering a space dedicated to their future careers. The murals can become a source of pride, strengthen resolve, and celebrate the small steps taken for building bright futures early in the public art program’s implementation.
Geometric Mural | Cleveland, OH | Jessie and Katey + LAND studio
Potential Location Walls to the entry doors from western and southern parking lot
Connected Typologies MURALS
The Mansell Street Mural | The London Mural Company | London 2023 83 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Nat Geo Mural | Brooklyn, NY | Steffi Lynn 2022
Budget Range $25,000 - $40,000
Other Potential Locations • The CORE • High school • Healthcare Campuses
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Corridors & Gateways Design Concept A mural, installation, or artist-designed feature integrated into the pedestrian portion of a bridge crossing a local lake. By combining public art with one of Green’s most scenic settings, it creates a highly visible destination, strengthens connections between parks and trails, and highlights the natural landscapes that define the community’s identity. The artwork would enhance the experience of crossing the water while celebrating Green’s natural beauty. This project transforms a functional piece of infrastructure into a unique community asset.
Pedestrian Bridge Mural | Jersey City | Jessie and Katey 2019
Potential Location Main St. Bridge Sidewalk
Connected Typologies MURALS CROSSWALKS NATURE ART
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The Sky is the Limit | St. Pete, FL | Cecilia Lueza 2019
Kaleidoscope | Sidewalk Extention Mural | Almonte Studio 2023
Budget Range $10,000 - $25,000
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Corridors & Gateways Design Concept As one of Green’s most visible and frequently traveled intersections, this location presents a significant opportunity to create a strong and lasting first impression of the community. A large-scale artwork can reinforce Green’s identity, enhance the visual character of a major corridor, and establish a recognizable sense of arrival for residents, visitors, and commuters. By transforming an everyday transportation node into a memorable landmark, this project can strengthen community pride, and contribute to the City’s broader goals of placemaking, economic vitality, and creating distinctive public spaces.
Superbloom | Lancaster, CA | Joseph O’Connell + Creative Machines 2023
Potential Location Intersection of E. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. and Massillon Rd.
Connected Typologies INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES NATURE ART LANDMARK ART
87 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
Garscube Landscape Link | 7N Architects + RankinFraser Landscape Architecture | Scottland 2010
Balance | Victoria Park East London | Kapitza
Budget Range $100,000 - $300,000
Other Potential Locations • Massillon Road & Raber Road Roundabout
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Corridors & Gateways Design Concept This intersection serves as an important point of movement and connection within Green. A landmark artwork at this location would help organize the city’s dispersed landscape, create a stronger sense of place along key routes, and reinforce public art as a tool for wayfinding and community recognition It also serves a visual landmark that reflects Green’s identity and strengthens connections between neighborhoods, businesses, and destinations.
Common Ground | Florida | Cecilia Lueza 2016
Potential Location Massillon Rd. and Greensburg Rd. intersection
Connected Typologies MURALS CROSSWALKS LANDMARK ART
89 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
The Daisy Effect | Mission for the Inner City Cape Town + Heather Moore
Long Beach, Washington | 2022
Budget Range $100,000 - $300,000
Other Potential Locations • Massillon Road & Town Park Blvd • E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road & Arlington Road (East Liberty Hamlet) • Town Park Blvd. & Town Crossing
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Corridor & Gateways Town Center Design Concept A sculptural or artist-designed gateway vista at Green’s Town Center entrance would create a strong sense of arrival and become a recognizable city symbol. As one of Green’s most visible sites, this project would create a strong first impression, define the Town Center, improve wayfinding, and signal investment in the community’s future.
Green Center | Seclin, France
Potential Location Town Park Boulevard cul-de-sac in front of the Central Administration Building
Connected Typologies NATURE ART INSTALLATION & SCULPTURES LANDMARK ART
91 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
The Harbour Wave | Harbour Office of the Development Bureau | Hong Kong 2021
The Sun on the Edge | St. Petersberg, FL | Ilan Averbuch 2021
Budget Range $90,000 - $300,000
Other Potential Locations • Library lawn facing Town Crossing Blvd • E. Turkeyfoot Lake & Massillon Rd
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Corridors & Gateways Design Concept Partnering with local businesses ties public art to community identity and enhances a prominent intersection. It shows how public-private partnerships can create visible improvements across Green. A large mural on the exterior wall of Yoga Bar, a popular local business, would elevate a typical intersection into a destination that benefits both the business and the customers.
Flowers | Akron Civic Center Akron, OH | Louise Jones + LAND studio 2020
Potential Location Yoga Bar south and west elevations
Connected Typologies MURALS
Lost In the Flowers | Elise Lampe 93 | AREAS OF OPPORTUNTIY
Sunset City | Cleveland, OH | Andrew Schoultz + LAND studio 2021
Budget Range $15,000 - $45,000
Other Potential Locations • School Campuses • The CORE • Community Hall at Central Park • Local Businesses • Central Administration Building
Yoga Bar and Cafe photos used with permission
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ANNUAL ACTIVATIONS Encouraging year-round engagement Creating annual programming can provide more opportunities for the community to access art and allows for different scales of interaction. These following recommendations highlight community-centric talents and expression:
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Artist flag competition
Utility box wraps
Banners along corridor
Chalk Festivals
Rotating Exhibits/ outdoor gallery
Single Artist Park Series Concrete Planters
Photo / Green, OH
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Location / Central Park, Green OH
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Location / Boettler Park, Green OH
REFERENCE GUIDE This section is a public art toolbox curated for Green. It contains implementation strategies, recommended policies and definitions that support the Public Art Plan. Use this section as a reference tool for the practical application of public art. It is built to adapt to the needs of the city as the art plan grows overtime.
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Program Administration The City of Green Public Art Program will be administered by the Planning Department. Public Art Board: Establish a Public Art Board to administer, promote and facilitate the creation of public art projects in the City of Green that will strengthen community identity, enhance public spaces, and support economic vitality. The public art board will function principally in an advisory capacity to city staff, the Planning & Zoning Commission and/or City Council.
Public Art Board Responsibilities: Create an annual work plan Review proposed public art projects Create a public art inventory Adopt policies & procedures for the following: Public Art Review Criteria Artist Selection & Procurement Maintenance & Conservation Document Annual Condition Assessment Community & Engagement Allowable uses of public art funds Donations, Acquisitions or Deaccessions
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Public Art Fund
Public Art Liaison:
Establish a multi-faceted strategy for funding public art projects and initiatives. These may include:
Establish a Public Art Liaison to facilitate and support the work of the Public Art Board.
Percent-for-Art Program Capital Improvement Funds Grants Public-Private Partnerships Philanthropic support
Manage the public art program Administer annual work plan Document annual condition assessment Coordinate with appropriate administrative staff, city boards/commissions and stakeholders as appropriate Artist / Jean Jullien
Fundraising initiatives Developer contributions
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Recommended Policies Public Art Process & Review Criteria The process for creating public art is interdisciplinary and requires careful coordination. Every project can be different and the ability to anticipate project needs help improve the process over time. This flow chart is an example of the lifecycle of a public art project and the key steps needed, although they may not occur in order or in a linear way.
Lifecycle of a Public Art Project Fund + Engage Where it begins!
Decommission Retire or relocate
Start with a plan
Maintain
Fund + Budget
Engage
Fabricate + Install
Community input
Its not always linear!
Review
Find an artist
Design approval
Finalize + Engineer
Select artist
Design
Contract
Concept Dev.
Engage
Design input
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All proposed public art projects should be evaluated using the following criteria:
Artistic Quality
Community Relevance
The artwork should demonstrate creativity, originality, and artistic merit.
Projects should contribute positively to the identity, experience, or cultural life of the community.
Site Compatibility
Feasibility
The artwork should respond appropriately to the surrounding environment, scale, architecture, landscape, and intended use of the space.
Projects should demonstrate realistic budgets, installation methods, timelines, and maintenance considerations.
Durability and Maintenance
Environmental Considerations
Materials and fabrication methods should be durable, safe, and appropriate for long-term public display and Ohio climate conditions.
Projects are encouraged to consider sustainability, ecological impact, stormwater integration, native landscapes, and long-term environmental performance where appropriate.
Accessibility and Safety Projects should comply with applicable accessibility and safety standards and should not create hazards or unreasonable barriers to public use. This includes considerations for: ADA compliance, inclusive design considerations, tactile or multilingual interpretation.
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Artist Selection & Procurement Finding artists that fit your project Selection processes should strive to: Encourage participation from a broad range of artists; Support emerging and established artists; Ensure transparency and fairness; and match artist qualifications with project goals and technical requirements. Preference may be given to artists with experience in public art, collaborative design, landscape integration, or community engagement. The City may use a variety of artist selection methods depending on the scope and nature of a project, including open calls; requests for qualifications (RFQs); requests for proposals (RFPs); invitational competitions; direct artist selection; and temporary pilot programs.
Shortlist or direct selection A specialized call may be appropriate when only certain artists are qualified to respond or when the organization has identified a group of artists capable of completing the work. 105 | TOOLBOX
Call for Artists : Request for Qualifications (RFQ): Artists usually submit portfolios, CVs, and letters of interest. These are used to select artists based on previous achievements, sometimes narrowing to a shortlist of 3–5 finalists. Request for Proposals (RFP): Focuses on ideas. Artists submit conceptual sketches, budgets, and detailed project plans, often requiring significant unpaid work. Best Practice: The Americans for the Arts endorses RFQs as the standard to avoid placing financial burdens on artists. Finalists are paid a stipend for proposals. Artist / Matthew Wong
Artist / Jessie & Katey
Selection committee:
Contracting:
Review the submissions and then either select a group of finalists or directly select an artist for a commission. If a selection committee is charged with selecting a group of finalists, the chosen finalists are then charged with producing a preliminary proposal.
Best Practices: 1. Paying for design proposals 2. Defining intellectual property rights 3. Specifying maintenance responsibilities 4. Ensuring proper insurance coverage
Rights and Responsibilities:
Artists are experts:
A group of stakeholder convened to make The legal requirements for producing recommendations for a specific project public art
The city and the artist to be agreed upon prior to work 1. Intellectual Property (Copyright) 2. VARA Right and Waivers 3. Maintenance and Ownership 4. Artist Reputation The Visual Artist Rights Act (VARA) of 1990 was created to give artists the right to be credited as the author and to prevent destruction or alteration of their work.
Treat them as such
1. Artists bring specialized skills in design, materials, storytelling, and site-specific problem solving. They are not vendors - they are collaborators and cocreators. 2. Pay artists fairly and on time. 3. Pay for design work. 4. Include artists early - not after decisions have already been made. A good process treats the artist as a partner from day one. 5. Avoid “exposure” as compensation. TOOLBOX | 106
Artist / Aylal Heydarova
Donations & Gifts The City may accept donations of public art subject to review and approval. Donated artworks shall be evaluated based on: Artistis quality Site suitability Safety and durability Maintenance requirements Ownership and legal documentation Installation feasibility and Consistency with the goals of the Public Art Plan The City reserves the right to decline donated artwork that: Creates unreasonable maintenance obligations Does not meet safety or durability standards Conflicts with community values or City goals Cannot be appropriately sited or maintained
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Maintenance & Conservation The City recognizes the importance of maintaining public art in safe and appropriate conditions. Whenever feasible, public art projects should include: A maintenance plan; Material specifications; Expected lifespan; Fabrication information; and Estimated maintenance requirements and costs.
Artist should document: Materials used (paint types, coatings, finishes) Recommended cleaning methods Touch-up paint color codes / sources Structural or mechanical maintenance needs
The City reserves the right to repair, relocate, remove, or deaccession artwork due to: Safety concerns; Significant deterioration; Redevelopment or infrastructure changes; Excessive maintenance burden; Vandalism; Environmental conditions; or other circumstances determined by the City.
Artist/fabricator contact for repairs
The city should:
Maintenance Best Practices
Perform an annual condition assessment – photograph and document
Determine who is paying for maintenance
If possible, establish a maintenance fund at the time of installation, not after something goes wrong
Include a maintenance plan in every artist contract
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Community Engagement Public participation is encouraged throughout the public art process. The level of engagement should be scaled appropriately to the size and impact of the project.
Equity & Inclusion The City of Green seeks to foster an inclusive public art program that welcomes a diversity of artistic voices, perspectives, cultural experiences, and creative approaches. The City encourages equitable access to public art opportunities and community participation whenever feasible.
Community engagement strategies may include: Public Meetings; Workshops; Surveys; Artist Talks; School Partnerships; Stakeholder Inverviews; Community co-creation activities; Temporary demonstrations; Digital engagement opportunities. 109 | TOOLBOX
Ownership & Intellectual Property Unless otherwise specified by agreement, artwork commissioned or acquired by the City shall become property of the City of Green. Artists shall retain intellectual property rights consistent with applicable copyright laws unless otherwise negotiated through contract. The City reserves the right to reproduce images of public artwork for educational, promotional, archival, and noncommercial purposes.
Artist / Vincent Godeau
Amendments & Future Updates This policy is intended to evolve alongside the growth and development of the City of Green and its public art program.
The City may periodically review and amend this policy to reflect: Community priorities; Operational experience; Funding opportunities; Changes in best practices; Future planning efforts; and Program growth and expansion.
Future implementation documents, guidelines, or administrative procedures may be developed to support this policy, including Mural guidelines; Artist application procedures; Maintenance standards; Donation application requirements; Developer participation programs; and Temporary installation procedures.
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Photo / LAND studio
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Public Art Defined Public art includes original works of art that are accessible to the public and intended to enrich the public realm. Public art may be permanent, temporary, functional, integrated into infrastructure, or designed as part of a landscape or architectural project. Public art may include, but is not limited to: Sculpture
Temporary installations
Murals
Gateway features
Artist-designed infrastructure or site furnishings
Interpretive or educational artworks
Integrated landscape or architectural elements Lighting installations
Digital or multimedia works Artist-designed gathering spaces or placemaking elements
Interactive or participatory artworks Environmental or ecological artworks
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Public Space Public space includes publicly owned property, parks, trails, streetscapes, civic buildings, plazas, gateways, utility corridors, and publicly accessible private developments.
Temporary Public Art Artwork installed for a limited duration, including seasonal, event-based, pilot, or rotating installations.
Permanent Public Art Artwork intended for long-term installation and maintained as part of the City’s public art collection or infrastructure.
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Photo / City of Green Location / Boettler Park, Green OH
Conclusion The Green Public Art Plan establishes a flexible and forward-thinking framework for integrating art into the everyday life of the community. By identifying opportunities throughout city, the plan positions public art as a tool for placemaking, community connection, expression, and economic vitality. As Green continues to grow and evolve, public art can help strengthen the City’s identity and celebrate its unique character for residents and visitors alike. Through strategic partnerships, thoughtful investment, and ongoing community engagement, this plan provides a foundation for a vibrant and sustainable public art program that will enrich Green’s public spaces for generations to come.
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PUBLIC ART PLAN 2026