About the initiative

The concept:

Regenerate|Reimagine (R&R) is an exploratory public art initiative that focuses on public art as an economic development strategy. For this project, we invited local artists to reimagine neighborhood storefronts (some vacant, some occupied) to be reflective of business concepts the community wishes to see.

The design process:

• Connect with community members to understand desired business concepts in the area.

• Collaborate with local neighborhood associations, business owners and commercial realtors to identify promising storefronts of focus.

• Solicit and engage local artists to reimagine existing storefronts as the businesses reflected by community interest.

• Install art and increase public engagement and awareness around small business development and economic development in their area.