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Hastings planning commission hears proposed “Heartbeat” creative district for downtown public art
Summary
Development services director presented a Heartbeat creative district plan to foster public art, performances and downtown activation; staff outlined funding sources and an RFP-based public-art process and answered commissioner questions about zoning, sites and amenities.
On Sept. 16, 2025, the Hastings City Planning Commission heard a staff presentation on a proposed downtown public-art and placemaking initiative called the Heartbeat creative district. Kevin Cubel, the city’s development services director, described the district’s mission "to support artists, businesses, and visitors alike through being a place where creativity and community merge to inspire, engage, [and] enhance the vitality of Downtown Hastings."
Cubel said the plan maps a broad…
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