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Resolution to Support the Installation of "Murals That Bridge" Project by Mary Thiefels of TreeTown Murals Railroad Metal Overpasses and Concrete Underpass Project on Huron Street near North First Street and Authorize an Application for a MDOT Permit
Memorandum
TreeTown Murals is an award winning, Michigan, mural and mosaic company specializing in custom design and community participation. "Murals That Bridge" is a two-fold public art initiative aimed at creating landmark attractions for all who live in and visit Ann Arbor, MI that has been commissioned by Watco, the owner of the railroad infrastructure. This project was spearheaded by Lucie and Larry Nisson, who possess great passion and authority in the space of public art in Michigan.
The railroad metal overpasses and concrete under passes on Huron Street near North First Street have been identified as a blighted and generally unsightly fixtures in a main artery of the City of Ann Arbor. This project has been endorsed by the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission (AAPAC) and will physically restore these spaces in a way which aligns with the Public Art Commissions' vision to improve the quality of public spaces and structures in the Ann Arbor community.
Murals That Bridge is fiscally sponsored by Artrain, Inc. a 501c3 organization. The budget for the Huron St. project is $145,370.00. Major funders and supporters include:
? Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation
? Destination Ann Arbor
? Major Donor - Lucie & Larry Nisson
? Mayor Christopher Taylor, Senator Jeff Irwin, and City Council Member Briggs
? Shaffran Companies
? Peter Allen & Associates Real Estate
? Columbia Asset Management
? JKK Kellogg Foundation Matching Fun
Because the Murals That Bridge project involves Huron Street, a Michigan state trunkline highway, it requires a permit from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and must follow its Highway Aesthetic Element Guidelines and Context Sensitive Solutions for Alternative Use...
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