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Executive Summary

The Port St . Lucie Art in Public Places Master Plan takes an overarching look at the existing Art in Public Places program for the city while setting out a vision for the future and defining how public art will integrate into the success of the City .

The Existing Program

With an Art in Public Places Ordinance that rivals other cities in Florida and beyond Port St . Lucie is well positioned to be a leader in public art . With survey results that display some unfamiliarity with how public art is funded in the city , this plan seeks to demonstrate how and why public art is funded in the city . This plan also shows how the program aligns with other city priorities .

The Future Program

This plan seeks to transform the Port St . Lucie Art in Public Places program into an efficient , resident driven public service that delivers high quality public art that resonates for the people of Port St . Lucie . By defining the story of the city , establishing bold strategies , and conceptualizing impactful projects this plan sets out a vision of a creative , fun , and high impact Art in Public Places program in Port St . Lucie .

The Future Process

At the heart of an efficient and effective Art in Public Places program are clear and strong policies . This plan creates such policies and gives clear guidance on how to manage the overall program . The plan itself is geared towards process and implementation as much as creativity and fun in order to deliver results for the community .