Coral Springs to receive some new artwork
The Coral Springs Commission approved an agreement between the City and Curious Form in the amount of $97,000 from the Public Art Fund for the fabrication, delivery and installation of the sculpture Coalescence at the Artwalk.
The City of Coral Springs recognizes that public art creates a unique sense of place and distinction, enjoyment and pride for all citizens and visitors to our community. The goal of the Public Art Program is to create a stimulating environment that reflects and enhances the City’s heritage, diversity and character through public artworks integrated in the architecture, infrastructure and landscape.
The Call required the artwork to be interactive, durable and require minimal ongoing maintenance. South Florida has a sub-tropical climate and is hot and humid with an intense sun and seasonal heavy rains. Problems with rust and fading should be avoided. Resistance to high-speed winds was required. One hundred thirty-three submissions were submitted for the ArtWalk Interactive Call to Artists.
Out of the submissions, the PAC interviewed the top four applicants. From those interviews, the PAC shortlisted three artists: Curious Form, DiBari & Associates, and Madeline Wiener. The shortlisted artists were paid an honorarium of $1,000 to complete a detailed design of their proposal. After presentations by the three artists and careful consideration of each piece submitted, the Committee selected the proposal by artist Curious Form.
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| Coral Springs to use grant money for improvements The City of Coral Springs will soon be able to make some major improvements throughout the city. Coral Springs will receive $808,169.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. In July 2020, the City Commission approved a Five-Year Consolidated Strategic Plan that assessed local housing and community development needs and resources, and socio-economic impediments toward building viable neighborhoods. This year’s Action Plan must meet the goals and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. Goals include to provide a suitable living environment, to provide decent housing and to expand economic opportunities. Some of the projects on the FY 2021/2022 Annual Action Plan include: NW 89th Drive Sidewalk Replacement – $65,000.00 This project will remove an existing asphalt sidewalk and replace it with concrete between Royal Palm Boulevard and Forest Hills Boulevard to ensure compliance with current ADA standards and provide detectable warnings devices. Royal Palm Boulevard Sidewalk Replacement – $95,000.00 This project will remove an existing asphalt sidewalk and replace it with concrete between the 8400 and 9100 blocks of Royal Palm Boulevard to ensure compliance with current ADA standards and provide detectable warnings devices. NW 35th Court Sidewalk Replacement Phase II – $90,000.00 This project will remove an existing asphalt sidewalk and replace it with concrete between Riverside Drive and Woodside Drive to ensure compliance with current ADA standards. NW 40th Street Design – $30,000.00 This project will create the design, survey, and cost estimate for projects between University Drive and Riverside Drive. Home Repair – $195,311.00 This project will provide home repair assistance to homeowners who are experiencing conditions in and around their homes that pose a threat to their health, safety, and welfare. Youth Scholarship Program – $50,000.00 Funds will be used to provide scholarships to low- to moderate-income youth within the City of Coral Springs for Recreational Programs, including: high touch tech science, baseball, dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, soccer, basketball, tennis, mad science and sticky fingers. Senior Recreation and Functional Training – $44,000.00 Funds will be used to provide free classes to seniors who live in Coral Springs, including circuit training and functional training. Classes are held at the Sartory Senior Center at Mullins Park and the Aquatic Complex. Senior Recreation and Therapeutic Program – $27,225.00 Funds will be used to provide free classes to seniors who live in Coral Springs, including arts and crafts, dancercise, line dancing, tai chi and yoga. Classes are held at the Sartory Senior Center at Mullins Park. |
