The Placemaking Grant is a community-building initiative that will support quick-win, transformative projects throughout the city to create and enhance community vibrancy, safety and identity through:
This grant, which has a total pool of $50,000, builds upon the opportunities presented in the City’s Placemaking Hub, which provides toolkits to inspire and guide placemaking efforts. The City received 78 Letters of Intent for the grant totaling over $608,000 in requested funds. The following projects have been awarded funding and are expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2019.
Applicant – Clifton Castlelloe Neighborhood – Plaza Midwood Project - alley enhancements, murals, signal cabinet wraps Budget - $7,000
Applicant – Mark Hagerty Neighborhood – City-wide Project - Selfie Stations Budget - $10,000
Applicant – Tim Bookout Neighborhood – Collingwood Project - Bike Rack Budget - $1,640
Applicant – Carly Baker Neighborhood – Madison Park Project - Painted Intersections/Crosswalks Budget - $950
Applicant – Darlene Heater Neighborhood – University City Project – Pocket park Budget – $4,000
Applicant – Niketa Mittal Neighborhood – Westover Hills & Revolution Park Project - Painted bus stop infrastructure Budget - $2,555
Applicant – Tiffany Hughes Neighborhood – Oaklawn Project - Painted Traffic Circles Budget - $2,500
Applicant – Charis Blackmon Neighborhood – Enderly Park Project - Pocket park & public “Makers” Space Budget - $10,000
Applicant – Melissa Wineman Neighborhood – Sunnyside & Belmont Project - Mural Budget - $3,855
Applicant – Randi Tollner Neighborhood – Prosperity Church Project - Pocket park Budget - $7,000