Frisco Public Art Master Plan Update

Frisco, Texas

Why

In 2002, the City of Frisco developed a public art program at a pivotal moment in its history. With a population of just over 50,000 residents and a unique position in the North Texas Region, the City was poised for explosive growth, culminating with an anticipated population of just over 350,000 people by 2035. In 2004, a Public Art Master Plan was adopted that would guide the City in making public art decisions in the midst of a transformation from a smaller community to a booming suburb of Dallas, all while celebrating the characteristics that make Frisco unique. Since the adoption of the ordinance and the 2004 master plan, over 75 pieces have been commissioned for the City that total over $4 Million in investment.

How

In 2004, a Public Art Master Plan was adopted that would guide the City in making public art decisions in the midst of an ongoing transformation from a smaller community to a booming suburb of Dallas, all while celebrating the characteristics that makes Frisco unique. Public art has been a vital tool for the city in creating distinctiveness in such a large region. The 2004 plan calls for art that celebrates the anticipated transformation and metamorphosis of the City and sets out specific opportunities to complete that vision through installations at city facilities, neighborhood parks, hike and bike trails, road improvements and at numerous water projects.

What

The Frisco Public Art Master Plan Update provides a roadmap to implementing thoughtfully curated public artworks into their capital projects for the next five years. With a Collection Management Policy in place, the City can now care for their robust collection while adding new pieces. The Public Art Master Plan was adopted in August 2018.

Client

City of Frisco, Texas

Team

Designing Local (Lead)

Services

Public Art Planning

Cultural Planning

Public Engagement

People

Amanda Golden (Lead)

Josh Lapp