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Newark council advances public‑art program; asks staff to return with affordability and fee adjustments
Summary
Councilmembers introduced ordinances to create a Public Art Committee and to require public art or in‑lieu contributions from new development, then asked staff to return with revisions (including changes for affordable housing) before final adoption.
The Newark City Council on Oct. 23 moved forward on an update to the city’s public‑art program but asked staff to return with specific fee and exemption adjustments before final adoption.
Staff presented the updated Public Art Master Plan and two ordinances: one to create a five‑member Public Art Committee to guide public art selection and oversight, and a second to establish an “art in public places and private development” requirement that would generally…
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