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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
Agenda Item 9.
City Council Regular Session Agenda
Meeting Date:
05/16/2023
Item Title:
Resolution Designating Garland's Bankhead Cultural Arts District
Submitted By:
Amy Rosenthal
Summary of Request/Problem
The City of Garland is pursuing a Cultural District designation from the Texas Commission on the Arts for an approximately 1.5 mile square area located in central Garland. The application is due on June 15, 2023, and information about the Cultural District process was shared at on Monday, May 1, 2023 Council Work Session.
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 a 2017 Texas Downtown Association assessment, the Cultural Arts Plan adopted by Council in June 2021, and presented as part of the Economic Development Strategic Plan in March 2023.
Staff has received feedback from stakeholders through a series of presentations including:
* March 1 - Parks & Rec Advisory
* March 8 - Garland Downtown Business Association Board Meeting
* March 16 - Multicultural Commission
* March 21 - Cultural Arts Commission
* April 10 - Library Board/Landmark Society
* April 26 - General Public Meeting
Recommendation/Action Requested and Justification
This resolution comes with support from the following Boards and Commissions:
Garland Parks & Recreation Board
Garland Downtown Business Association
Garland Community Multicultural Commission
Garland Cultural Arts Commission
Garland Library Board
Attachments
Resolution for Garland Cultural District
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