The Public Arts Commission began the process last year of developing a plan that aligns with the city s master plan. The vision sees public art as part of the community s identity as an arts destination and center for creativity in terms of culture, community, economy and design. The commission recently completed a section prioritizing placement of public art and is seeking feedback from the community. The draft can be found on the city s website. Last week, the commission members agreed that the city s gateways, connection and gathering areas would be the prime locations for future public art projects. The goal of the placemaking priorities in this review is really to confirm the places that we ve identified for potential public art in the future . best serve our commission s vision, said Chairwoman Anna Farrington. There are currently no projects or proposals on the table that would be appropriate for these locations, however, the intent of incor
NORTH ADAMS â North Adams residents raised few concerns about a proposed zoning change that has stirred controversy in other municipalities.
At a preliminary public hearing Wednesday night, locals had the chance to weigh in on whether the city should adopt âSmart Growthâ zones that would encourage dense residential and mixed-use development in the cityâs downtown.
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More than a dozen members of the public attended the hearing hosted by the city s Community Development Committee, and several questioned how the zoning overlay might impact existing or future development.
Zachary Feury, project coordinator at the cityâs Office of Community Development, said the hearing, held over Zoom, was the first step in a long process that will involve the City Council and the commonwealth of Massachusetts.