4.1.63 Art in the public realm -
in public spaces, and on or next to public buildings, has a long and
distinguished history. Encouragement of public art includes involving artists
in the design of the built environment, enriching the sense of place in an
urban area, greatly enhancing the visual quality of buildings and public spaces
and fostering community pride.
4.1.64 In terms of the physical
environment, public art applies to the creation of permanent art,
incorporation of artistic designs in the public realm and to the creation of
public spaces where temporary works of art or performances can take place. The
approach adopted to public art will vary from scheme
to scheme depending on its nature, design, scale and end use. Public Art can
for example include sculptures, paintings and integrated or functional design
elements such as lighting, landscape, fencing, floor designs and signage. It is
important that the choice of public art is appropriate to the scheme and its
location, both in terms of public usage and design context. This can most
successfully be achieved by integrating proposals for art and craft works at
the design stage in the development process.
4.1.65 Developers need to consider
several criteria when creating provisions for public art in the design process
especially with regard to location, safety, materials and maintenance. Any
provision for public art should be visible and accessible to the public and
obviously should not obstruct the footway or cause a hazard. Public safety
should be protected through design and choice of materials. Consideration
should be given to the use of recycled or sustainable materials that are
durable and require minimum maintenance. Maintenance and insurance arrangements
of public art works should also be integrated into any schemes.
4.1.66 Opportunities for applying
a policy for art in the physical environment lie in the local initiative
projects for Kirkintilloch and Lennoxtown,
and other major urban renewal projects that may be proposed in
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Policy DQ 16 Public Art The Council will encourage developers to
integrate art and craft works into development schemes at the design stage
and to include the costs of their provision in project budgets. Where
appropriate, developers should seek to employ local artists and craftspeople
thus contributing to the economic regeneration of the area. The Council recognises that public art can
make a positive contribution to the quality of the environment and will take
a lead in initiating and encouraging the provision of art in public places
and integrated within buildings. |