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Newark council pauses art‑in‑public‑places ordinance after members request changes to affordability and committee rules
Summary
Councilmembers asked staff to revise the proposed public art ordinance — which would create a five‑member Public Art Committee and a 1% art‑in‑public‑places contribution — before returning in November with guidelines addressing affordable‑housing exemptions and committee composition.
The Newark City Council paused final action Thursday on an ordinance that would establish a Public Art Committee and require most new developments to set aside 1% of construction valuation for public art or pay an in‑lieu fee.
Staff presented an updated public art master plan and two draft ordinances: one to create a five‑member Public Art Committee and another to formalize an “art in public places and private development” requirement. The plan envisions a mix of murals, gateways, sculptures, utility‑box art and community‑led programs; staff estimated program administration and project costs and proposed the utility‑box program as the first work item.
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