Duluth Public Art Master Plan

City of Duluth, Georgia

WHY

Duluth, Georgia undertook a journey to announce itself as an arts destination by becoming the first city in the Atlanta region to complete a Public Art Master Planning Process. With an understanding of the competition among Atlanta suburbs for residents and businesses, Duluth forged a new course in defining its character and translating that character into public art. 

HOW

With an eye toward inclusive public outreach, the City of Duluth sought extensive public engagement. Designing Local facilitated a series of stakeholder meetings, two rounds of public workshops, and a custom-built online engagement tool that allowed residents to participate in the workshops remotely. Residents were also asked to submit photos using specific hashtags, as a way to encourage participation in the process and support data collection.

WHAT

The Duluth Public Art Master Plan, formally adopted in April 2015, provides an action plan for the city’s public art initiatives, many of which have now been implemented.