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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: September 3, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Words for Imagine Playground Art
Prepared by: La Shawn Butler, Director of Parks and Communit y
Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider word selection for public art at Imagine Playground.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the word selection for public art at Imagine Playground.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The adopted Capital Improvement Project budget for the Imagine Playground Art
(PK0419) is $336,840, including $330,000 for improvements (payment to artist). The
funding source is the Public Art Fund.
DESCRIPTION:
On February 19, 2019, City Council unanimously approved the proposed ar twork by
artist Barbara Grygutis, which will include laser cut stainless steel words reflecting
Dublin's diversity to be embedded in the walkway.
The artist requests that the City provide as many as 10 approved words, with the artist
being given license to select from among them, depending on which words fit best
within the design.
The public was invited to select the words to be included via survey. The survey was
published on Open City Hall May 2-15, 2019, listing words gleaned from public
comment received during the Imagine Playground public meeting and the artists own
statement about the artwork.
Forty people responded to the survey. Words that were identified by a majority (50% or
more) as being a perfect choice for the artwork were, in descending order of popularity:
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Friend (70%)
Possibilities (70%)
Together (70%)
Play (65%)
Unity (65%)
Connect (62.5%)
Equality (60%)
Inspiration (60%)
Imagination (58%)
Unlimited (50%)
Survey results are included. (Attachment 1) The public was also invited to sugg est
words in other languages; however, no other language words were proposed.
Twenty-five people wrote in suggestions that were not included on the survey.
(Attachment 2) Words notably suggested by multiple respondents included:
Diversity
Equality
Love
Staff recommended the following words given the proximity to the playground and
interest in diversity, short, simple words that children are likely to be able to read and
understand.
Equal – Connect – Love - Care - Share - Listen - Accept - Respect - Help - Grow
On June 13, 2019 the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission voted 4-1 to endorse Staff
recommendation.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
N/A
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Open City Hall Survey Results from Imagine Playground Word Selection
2. Write-in Suggestions from Imagine Playground Word Selection Survey
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Please Help Choose Inspirational Words
for Upcoming Public Art Piece
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Contents
i. Summary of responses 2
Summary Of Responses
As of May 24, 2019, 10:39 AM, this forum had: Topic Start
Attendees: 70 May 2, 2019, 5:43 PM
Responses: 40
Hours of Public Comment: 2.0
QUESTION 1
Please review the following list of words and phrases, and indicate how well each word fits for a playground
celebrating inclusivity and diversity.
Yes
% Count
Perfect Choice 10.0% 4
Just Okay 45.0% 18
Not for This Project 45.0% 18
All
% Count
Perfect Choice 32.5% 13
Just Okay 47.5% 19
Not for This Project 20.0% 8
Imagination
% Count
Perfect Choice 57.5% 23
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Please Help Choose Inspirational Words for Upcoming Public Art Piece
Which inspirational words would best fit a public art piece designed for a playground that celebrates inclusivity and
diversity?
% Count
Just Okay 35.0% 14
Not for This Project 7.5% 3
Play
% Count
Perfect Choice 65.0% 26
Just Okay 35.0% 14
Crossroads
% Count
Perfect Choice 10.0% 4
Just Okay 27.5% 11
Not for This Project 62.5% 25
Together
% Count
Perfect Choice 70.0% 28
Just Okay 27.5% 11
Not for This Project 2.5% 1
Envision
% Count
Perfect Choice 12.5% 5
Just Okay 50.0% 20
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Please Help Choose Inspirational Words for Upcoming Public Art Piece
Which inspirational words would best fit a public art piece designed for a playground that celebrates inclusivity and
diversity?
% Count
Not for This Project 37.5% 15
Equality
% Count
Perfect Choice 60.0% 24
Just Okay 27.5% 11
Not for This Project 12.5% 5
Inspiration
% Count
Perfect Choice 60.0% 24
Just Okay 37.5% 15
Not for This Project 2.5% 1
Opportunity
% Count
Perfect Choice 37.5% 15
Just Okay 55.0% 22
Not for This Project 7.5% 3
Possibilities
% Count
Perfect Choice 70.0% 28
Just Okay 25.0% 10
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Please Help Choose Inspirational Words for Upcoming Public Art Piece
Which inspirational words would best fit a public art piece designed for a playground that celebrates inclusivity and
diversity?
% Count
Not for This Project 5.0% 2
Unlimited
% Count
Perfect Choice 50.0% 20
Just Okay 37.5% 15
Not for This Project 12.5% 5
Unity
% Count
Perfect Choice 65.0% 26
Just Okay 32.5% 13
Not for This Project 2.5% 1
Friend
% Count
Perfect Choice 70.0% 28
Just Okay 22.5% 9
Not for This Project 7.5% 3
Hear
% Count
Perfect Choice 20.0% 8
Just Okay 50.0% 20
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Please Help Choose Inspirational Words for Upcoming Public Art Piece
Which inspirational words would best fit a public art piece designed for a playground that celebrates inclusivity and
diversity?
% Count
Not for This Project 30.0% 12
See
% Count
Perfect Choice 20.0% 8
Just Okay 52.5% 21
Not for This Project 27.5% 11
Connect
% Count
Perfect Choice 62.5% 25
Just Okay 27.5% 11
Not for This Project 10.0% 4
Heart-to-Heart
% Count
Perfect Choice 22.5% 9
Just Okay 45.0% 18
Not for This Project 32.5% 13
Transcend Differences
% Count
Perfect Choice 22.5% 9
Just Okay 40.0% 16
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Please Help Choose Inspirational Words for Upcoming Public Art Piece
Which inspirational words would best fit a public art piece designed for a playground that celebrates inclusivity and
diversity?
% Count
Not for This Project 37.5% 15
Find Common Ground
% Count
Perfect Choice 30.0% 12
Just Okay 47.5% 19
Not for This Project 22.5% 9
QUESTION 2
Please add any other words that you would like to suggest. Words can be in any language, but please provide the
translation for non-English words.
Answered 25
Skipped 15
- acceptance all diverse diversity dreams equal family heart joy kindness listen love matter peace possible share support together unity your
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Which inspirational words would best fit a public art piece designed for a playground that celebrates inclusivity and
diversity?
Word Cloud – Write-in responses to All-Abilities Words Survey:
We, matter, care.
You matter, I matter, we all matter.
Friends(plural)
Acceptance
Heart
We are all the same
Humanity
You are. We are. Family.
Understanding
Open minded
Culture, Transparent, Collective, Diverse, United (instead of Unity)
Love , peace , equality, dreams come true , everything is possible , kindness, passion ,
compassion, happiness
Open-minded, share, different,
Listen, Listen with Your Heart, See with your Soul, Language, Communicate, Choice,
Engage, Feel, Choose, Love, Unity, Respect, Tolerance, Speak, Uplift, Kindness
NO H8! Acceptance Ally Support
Love, Imagine, Freedom, Empathy, Kindness, Power, Positive
Welcoming, Recognizing, Respecting
Diversity, joy, fun, laughter, together.
Diversity
Joy
Hope
Courage, Embrace, Dream, Be, Love
Inclusive, Welcome, Family, Support, Grace, Kindness
Stop - Think - Solve the Problem
Working Together
All people are created equal
Capable
Memories, Peace, Nature, Colors, Magic, Love, Share, Kindness, Smile
Equal, diverse, learn, family
Ability, awareness, anything is possible, perseverance or persevere,
Persistence
Community
Goals
Love
Collaborate
Help. Love. Grow. Include. Diversity.
beautiful, friendship, inspiring, free, heroic, strength, dreams, accomplish