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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
Work Session Item 4.d.
City Council Work Session Agenda
Meeting Date:
05/01/2023
Item Title:
Garland Cultural Arts Update and Cultural District Designation from Texas Commission on the Arts
Submitted By:
Amy Rosenthal
Summary of Request/Problem
Garland Cultural Arts share update on division initiatives including the pursuit of a Cultural District designation from the Texas Commission on the Arts. The proposed district encompasses an approximate 1.5 mile square area located in central Garland. The application is due on June 15, 2023, and Staff seeks Council input and feedback.
BACKGROUND
Cultural Districts are special zones designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and community revitalization. These districts can become focal points for generating business, attracting tourists, stimulating cultural development and fostering civic pride. Currently, there are 52 recognized Cultural Districts in Texas.
A letter of intent was issued from the City Manager’s Office on January 26, 2023 in support of Garland’s application.
The benefits of district designation include:
* State recognition of Garland’s cultural assets
* Marketing & Promotional opportunities – continues to highlight Garland as a destination
* Opportunity to develop/increase collaboration with partner entities
* Project-based funding/grants from TCA, foundations, NEA
Pursuit of Cultural District designation was identified as a strategic action from the Cultural Arts Plan adopted by Council in June 2021.
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
Staff has conducted a series of presentations about Garland's Cultural District designation process to multiple stakeholders including:
Parks and Recreation Board
Garland Downtown Business Association
Garland Cultural Arts Commission
Community Multicultural Commission
Library Board
Garland Landmark Society
Staff recommends Council support in the pursuit of Cultural District designation for central Garland. A formal Council resolution is required for the application due on June 15, 2023, and the resolution will be submitted for consideration at a future City Council Regular Session.
Attachments
Cultural Arts Update
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