Cultural Connections
Project Added: August 19, 2021
First Friday, May 2017. Photo by Kyle Gilbert. Courtesy of Roosevelt Row.
Arts-and Intersections:
Economic DevelopmentCollaborators:
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Phoenix, ArizonaRegion:
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Community artsPopulation Density:
UrbanLarge Intended Impact Area:
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Project Website:
http://arts.gov/exploring-our-town/cultural-connectionsOVERVIEW
The city used public art to help revitalize Roosevelt Row during the 2008 financial crisis. It resulted in increased pedestrian traffic and partnerships between city organizations and businesses, along with blankets for the homeless.