STRATEGY 2 : DESIGN THE PARK TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE BLACK CULTURE AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ’ S CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Highlight the work of local artists , focusing on storytelling and culturally inclusive local history , to ensure the physical design of the park better reflects the identities and interests of BVHP residents . Continue community engagement to inform the design of India Basin Waterfront Park , ensuring the Project will include a variety of spaces that support a range of informal , formal , permanent and temporary cultural activities . Encourage local Black artists to join the SF Arts Commission “ Bayview Artist Registry ,” which would make them eligible for arts projects throughout the neighborhood .
INITIATIVES:
• Ensure the Park ’ s design includes spaces able to accommodate both permanent and temporary art installations as well as informal spaces for events highlighting Black arts , culture and history , as well as the neighborhood ’ s cultural diversity
• Commission public art works at the Park that reflect Black culture and the neighborhood ’ s cultural diversity
• Include interpretive signage and a visual historical narrative of India Basin , the waterfront , the larger India Basin neighborhood , historic community leaders and the many ethnic and cultural groups whose contributions still impact the BVHP culture and economy today
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