This presentation will be about what importance of planning for works of art in an urban landscape that has, in some ways, lost much of its original form and, in others, remained somewhat intact. An underlying opinion will be that, for the parts of the urban landscape that have lost their original form, compelling new forms have yet to emerge with any certainty.

Works of art, in this discussion, will be defined broadly and include public art — traditional representational works and more modern abstract variations — and other elements of the built environment, including some elements which may or may not function primarily as artworks.

Is experience of place important, or is it enough to occasionally experience places that have certain appealing characteristics, even if those characteristics are artificially created? In light of this question, what are the roles of art and design in urban planning — and thus artists and designers — in public places or privately owned places that are open to the public?

Is it important to plan for and seek new, preferred forms for neighborhoods, cities, and regions, or is it acceptable to let new forms emerge with limited guidance, addressing only the problems and concerns generated by the emerging forms?

Instructors:

Vince Reddy AICP

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