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City official says America 250 public-art installations will be neighborhood-led and economically activating
Summary
Michael Newmas told the Streets and Services Committee the America 250 program places public-art bells and other encroachments across all 10 council districts, with local artists and community partners selecting installations; the committee heard the bill authorizing encroachments on South Broad and related sites and incorporated his testimony into a package advanced for first reading.
Michael Newmas, testifying for the city, told the Committee on Streets and Services that bills 260131 and 260161 complete neighborhood enhancements authorized under prior legislation and are intended to place America 250 public-art installations and related encroachments across all 10 council districts.
"This program works because of the organizations and residents behind it," Newmas said, describing partnerships…
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