OVERVIEW
The Edison Neighborhood Plan identifies the Washington Square area along Portage Street as a focus area for streetscaping and public art. The neighborhood plan also emphasizes the importance of the neighborhood’s history and culture. As part of implementation for the neighborhood plan, a mural was installed in Washington Square on the Howard’s Party Store building that depicts the history of Washington Square. This project was a collaboration between the Edison Neighborhood Association (ENA), artist, Patrick Hershberger of Bonus Saves, Howard’s Party Store, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and the City of Kalamazoo.
PROJECT MANAGER:
Katie Reilly, Neighborhood Activator
OBJECTIVES
Identify local artist to paint a mural inspired by Washington Square’s history and culture.
SCHEDULE
Fall 2019 – Mural installed
PARTNERSHIPS
Edison Neighborhood Association, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Howard’s Party Store
STAFFING
Community Planning & Economic Development
OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS
Local artist, Patrick Hershberger of Bonus Saves
CONSISTENT WITH PLANS
Master Plan, Strategic Vision, Edison Neighborhood Plan
VISION
Highlighting Edison’s history with art.
STRATEGIC VISION GOALS
METRICS
1 new mural installed
BUDGET
The City of Kalamazoo funded $2,000 of total project cost.
FUNDING SOURCE
Foundation for Excellence - Neighborhood Quick Win Projects, LISC