Intensification Area Urban Design Guidelines - City of Barrie

43 Urban Design Guidelines for Barrie’s Intensification Areas - DRAFT
3.2.5 Public Art
The inclusion of public art will enhance the character within
the Intensification Areas and contributes to the culture
and history of the City as a whole. Public art is encouraged
throughout the Intensification Areas, particularly at the
Primary and Secondary Nodes, on prominent streets within
the Urban Growth Centre, in parks and open spaces, along
trails and in other highly visible locations.
a) Public art pieces should be durable and easily maintained.
b) Public art should be place-specific and explore
opportunities to celebrate historic and cultural events of
local, national and international significance.
c) Public art should be both physically and visually accessible
and barrier free.
d) Sites with public art pieces should include landscaping
that complements and enhances the piece.
e) Sites may be reserved for groupings of complementary
pieces, including temporary installations.
DRAFT
Public art helps to activate and beautify the public realm.