Roundabout public art installation and maintenance
Summary
The CRA funded up to $150,000 for a sculpture at the NE 13th Street/NE 7th Avenue roundabout, with a maintenance plan (1-2% of cost, roughly $300-$600/year) and a two-year artist warranty. A neighborhood advocate thanked the commission and asked for local-artist preference in the upcoming arts ordinance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $150,000 in CRA funds, plus an estimated $300-$600 per year for maintenance.
Middle River Terrace neighborhood residents and drivers using the roundabout.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
The CRA is funding a replacement sculpture for the NE 13th Street/NE 7th Avenue roundabout after the previous artwork deteriorated. Commissioners pressed staff on conservation funding, and staff committed to budgeting 1-2% for maintenance plus a two-year artist warranty.
City Commission Conference Meeting - Sep 15, 2026
The CRA funded up to $150,000 for a sculpture at the NE 13th Street/NE 7th Avenue roundabout, with a maintenance plan (1-2% of cost, roughly $300-$600/year) and a two-year artist warranty. A neighborhood advocate thanked the commission and asked for local-artist preference in the upcoming arts ordinance.
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