What is Creative Placemaking?
"In creative placemaking, partners from public, private, non-profit, and community sectors strategically shape the physical and social character of a neighborhood, town, city, or region around arts and cultural activities.
Creative placemaking animates public and private spaces, rejuvenates structures and streetscapes, improves local business viability and public safety, and brings diverse people together to celebrate, inspire, and be inspired.
In turn, these creative locales foster entrepreneurs and cultural industries that generate jobs and income, spin off new products and services, and attract and retain unrelated businesses and skilled workers." - American Planning Association
Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan
The City is currently in the process of developing a Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan through stakeholder group meetings and a public engagement process. The mission for public art and creative placemaking within the City is that it be:
Public Art Inventory
View the Wisconsin Rapids Public Art Inventory here.
Public Art Survey Results
View results from 2022 public art survey here.
View results from 2020 UniverCity Year survey here.
What is Creative Placemaking?
"In creative placemaking, partners from public, private, non-profit, and community sectors strategically shape the physical and social character of a neighborhood, town, city, or region around arts and cultural activities.
Creative placemaking animates public and private spaces, rejuvenates structures and streetscapes, improves local business viability and public safety, and brings diverse people together to celebrate, inspire, and be inspired.
In turn, these creative locales foster entrepreneurs and cultural industries that generate jobs and income, spin off new products and services, and attract and retain unrelated businesses and skilled workers." - American Planning Association
Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan
The City is currently in the process of developing a Public Art and Creative Placemaking Plan through stakeholder group meetings and a public engagement process. The mission for public art and creative placemaking within the City is that it be:
- Inclusive
- Diverse
- Interwoven
- Varied
- Alive
Public Art Inventory
View the Wisconsin Rapids Public Art Inventory here.
Public Art Survey Results
View results from 2022 public art survey here.
View results from 2020 UniverCity Year survey here.
