Third Street beautification project moves forward with public-art concept workshop

Community and economic development director Derek Teeny introduced art consultants Lara Haddad and Tom Drugan during the Oct. 27 Planning Commission meeting to present creative concepts for the Third Street beautification project.

Haddad and Drugan framed the presentation around Laramie’s identity and narratives, asking commissioners and attendees prompts designed to capture the city’s character and aspirations for future public-art installations. Commissioners participated in an interactive discussion intended to surface ideas that go beyond infrastructure and emphasize history, resilience and a sense of place.

Consultants said they will use the meeting input to refine design elements that reflect Laramie’s character and its connection to the landscape. No formal design approvals, funding commitments or zoning changes were recorded in the transcript; the presentation was part of the commission’s long-range planning updates.