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Commission selects pixelated design for Kramer Parkway utility boxes, approves custom artist process for Legacy Ridge boxes
Summary
The commission unanimously chose a pixelated design for the Kramer Parkway utility boxes to complement nearby sculpture and approved securing a custom artist concept for the Legacy Ridge boxes; staff will also solicit sponsorship for both projects.
The Parks and Arts Commission voted unanimously to apply a pixelated, color-forward wrap to the Kramer Parkway signal boxes to complement an adjacent sculpture piece. Commissioners noted the pixelated design's color palette aligns with the sculpture's primary colors and should not distract from the artwork.
For the Legacy Ridge boxes, the commission voted to pursue a custom-design artist rather than solely using student art, and amended the motion to direct staff to ask STCU (or other sponsors) for sponsorship to cover the stipend. Staff reported a signal-box budget line of $4,000 with $200 already spent; past signal-box wraps have cost about $1,200 and were previously sponsored by SDCU.
Staff will contact the identified artists to confirm availability and stipend amounts and will coordinate sponsors and installation logistics. The commission asked staff to move quickly to complete the Legacy Ridge box project this year if possible.
Ending: Staff will reach out to artists for design use or commission, pursue sponsorships, and finalize stipends and installation plans for both Kramer Parkway and Legacy Ridge boxes.
