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San Antonio's rainbow crosswalk is causing a bit of a fuss, and now the city is asking the state for the green light to keep it painted. It's a colorful debate about public art and what the state will allow.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 8 the 90 before that.
The projects are funded through the city's public art budget.
Local residents and airport travelers will enjoy new art installations.
Some commissioners expressed concern that the pavilion's scale might detract from the plaza's historic character and obscure important views.
This project will add a new cultural feature to the community center.
The final design will determine the visual character of the new art piece in the Sonterra-Gold Canyon area.
Adjusts site layout for a commercial project along Broadway near the Pearl district.
Fills a vacant lot with new housing that respects historic district massing standards following window revisions.
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The city's arts department sought site approval for a public art piece in San Pedro Springs Park before artists even submit their designs. Commissioners questioned whether picking a location blind makes sense, highlighting a clash between art review processes and historic preservation rules.