Economic development director says public art is central to Austin placemaking strategy
Austin's economic development director told the committee that public art is an important part of the city's placemaking and economic development strategy and that funding models vary widely across cities.
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Austin's economic development director (Cummins) spoke to the committee about the role of public art in economic development and placemaking following the ACME briefing. Cummins said the city is shifting from a strictly financial recruitment model toward placemaking and that public art helps attract the kinds of businesses and visitors the city seeks.
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