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Longhorn Dam Bridge AIPP Project Prospectus Approval A N N A B R A D L E Y, A I P P STA F F A P R I L 4 , 2 0 2 2 Project Background Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) • 2018-2020: PER evaluated 5 bridge alternatives developed from community input • Alternative B (Wishbone- shaped bridge) received the most overall support 2020 Active Transportation and Safety Bond • $15M allocated for design + construction Alternative B (Wishbone-shaped bridge) presented at third public meeting in December 2019 2 Key areas at the new Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge: ◦ Canterbury Street Improvements ◦ Plaza Area ◦ Pleasant Valley Underpass Artwork Budget: $190,000 Artwork Project Goals What is important to you, as a community?  An iconic artwork that heightens awareness of the area Uses or promotes sustainable materials  Incorporates Wayfinding Illustrates diversity and history of the neighborhood CIP Project Improvements include: New physical separation between north and southbound travel lanes throughout most of the project area to address head-on crash patterns. Reconfigured street space over the bridge to a single northbound traffic lane and two southbound lanes between the south Krieg Field entrance and Canterbury Street, with multiple new dedicated left turn lanes. A new 12-foot-wide shared use path on the west side of South Pleasant Valley Road and an 8-foot-wide shared use path on the east side. Community Engagement meeting via Zoom on March 9,2022 using Meni.com Public Art Intent & Goals The goals of this specific public art project are to: •Creates an iconic artwork that identifies the Longhorn Dam area; •Reflects the natural environment of the lake and surroundings; •Visually or physically integrates wayfinding elements that help inform and direct pedestrian traffic; •Enriches or adds to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection. Artist Eligibility Applicants should meet the following requirements: Artists living and working in the State of Texas area are eligible to apply. Artists are invited artists to submit a Request for Qualifications and respond to questions determined by the project team, specific to the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge AIPP project. •What does the jury need to know about you and your work as an artist? What is your public art experience?  •What excites you about the Longhorn Dam Wishbone Bridge public art project?   •What is your connection to the Longhorn Shores and Central East Austin neighborhood? Are you familiar with the history or heritage of the surrounding neighborhoods?   •As an artist, what role has community engagement or social practice played in your work? If you haven’t worked with community, are you interested in doing so and why?  Jury & Project Advisors A 3-member juror will be selected to serve as a jury panel. Possible jury panel members include: • Santamaria - Visual Arts Professional, AIPP Agustina Rodriguez - Visual Arts and Architecture Professional, Govalle/Johnson Neighborhood Association Member, AIPP commissioned artist, District 3 resident Lys commissioned artist, District 3 resident Luis Angulo – Visual Arts Professional, AIPP commissioned artist, District 3 Business at Something Cool Studios, E. Cesar Chavez Xaviera Chambers - Arts Facilitator, District 7 homeowner • • • • City of Austin and Sub Contractor Advisors include: • • • • • Dylan Johnstone – Public Works Project Coordinator Emily Smith – Public Works Public Information Specialist Laurie Thering – Public Works Project Manager Katie Wettick – Public Works Program Manager II D’Anne Williams, Parks and Recreation Department Project Manager Nathan Wilkes – Austin Transportation Department Project Manager Heidi Anderson - The Trail Foundation, Director Charlotte Tonsor - The Trail Foundation Grady Reed - The Trail Foundation Jana McCann, McCann Adams, Landscape Architect Principal Lee Frieberg - HDR Inc, Principal Jessica Kintz - HDR Inc • • • • • • AIPP and AAC Project Advisors may include: • Stephine Lemmo – Liaison Art in Public Places Panel, District 3 resident Arts Commission Liaison, TBD • Canterbury Landing - Parkland Area !Estamos en Tejas! Connie Arismendi Artwork Opportunity Plaza area where the 3 bridge legs meet Artwork Opportunity Pleasant Valley Underpass 108' long Minimu m clear zone Ground- mounted lighting + drainage 1 0 ' 16' concrete trail 30' Existing Pleasant Valley pedestrian underpass – Looking east Artwork Opportunity July – Deadline for RFQ applications, Selection panel review of applications + Artist Interviews August - Approval of recommended artist and alternate by AIPP Panel and Arts Commission Schedule (subject to change) 2022 January - Project introduction to AIPP Panel March – Prospectus community engagement meetings April – Prospectus approval by AIPP Panel & Arts Commission May - Request for Qualifications released Artist’s contracting approvals June – Artist Information Meeting September - City Council RCA October – Artist under contract and project Kick-off meeting November - Artist community engagement December - Mid-Design review by AIPP Panel Summer- artwork fabrication; 2026 Artwork installation anticipated project completion 2023 Spring – Final Design sponsor department and conservation reviews, Final Design approval by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission