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Strategy 1

Placemaking with public art

A consistent message from residents and stakeholders was a lack of and a need for a Downtown area in Port St . Lucie . Though this possibility is outside the scope of an Art in Public Places Master Plan , by using public art for placemaking we can fulfill some of the roles of a downtown through public art .
What can we accomplish ?
• Create a sense of place
• Beautify the built environment
• Establish community meetings points
• Provide opportunities for interaction

Strategy 2

WOW ! public art

Large-scale public art that is visually striking or highly interactive has the power to transform the way that people experience their community . The Art in Public Places program should strive towards implementing highly impactful pieces of public art .

Strategy 3

Empower local artists

There is a strong local arts community in Port St . Lucie and the surrounding areas . Specific opportunities should be created to empower the community and engage with emerging artists .