Agenda 02-12-25 PresentationUtility Box Wrap Wrapping Traffic Light Utility Boxes with Art
February 12, 2025
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Why should we put art on utility boxes?
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5 Phases divided by permitting territory and right-of-way
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Phase 1 Gateway Blvd (Boynton Beach Territory)
Intersections:
Boynton Beach High School
Quantum Town Center
High Ridge Rd
I-95 East of Bridge
Renaissance Commons
Quantum Blvd
Being close to residential themes could include.
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Phase 2 Federal Hwy (FDOT Jurisdiction)
Intersections:
Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach Blvd
E Ocean Ave
NE 10th Ave (MLK Blvd)
Woolbright Rd
Gulfstream Blvd
SE 23rd Ave
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Phase 3 Boynton Beach Blvd (FDOT Jurisdiction)
Intersections:
Winchester Park Blvd
Old Boynton Rd
Seacrest Blvd
Congress Ave
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Phase 4 Seacrest, Woolbright, & Lawrence (County Jurisdiction)
Seacrest Intersections:
Gulfstream Blvd
SW 23rd Ave
17th Ave NW
MLK Ave
Gateway Blvd
Woolbright Intersections:
Seacrest Blvd
SW 8th St
SW 18th St
Lawrence Rd &
Miner Rd
Theme Could be:
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Phase 5 Congress Blvd (FDOT Territory)
Intersections:
Summit Dr S
Crosspointe Elem.
Sw 23rd Ave
Woolbright Rd
Ocean Dr
Old Boynton Rd
Boynton Vlg
Gateway Blvd
Miner Rd
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How much does one cost?
$500 rewarded to chosen artist
$0 for Permitting
~$650 for Printing on UV Laminate
~$500 for Installation
Subtotal: ~$1650 Each
Total:~$58,000
Call to Artists with deadline: Announce the opportunity for artists to submit their designs.
Art submittal deadline: Set a deadline for artists to submit their artwork proposals.
Development staff preliminary selection: Review submissions and create a shortlist to present to the Art Board.
Art Board final selection: Art Board reviews and selects the winning artwork for the utility boxes.
Award the winning artist: Notify the selected artist and officially award the project.
Apply for permitting: Submit necessary permits through Palm Beach County and FDOT for approval.
Vinyl wrap the utility boxes: Install the final vinyl wrap of the selected artwork on the utility boxes.
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To Do List
What is next:
Call for Artists with deadline
Art submittal deadline
Development staff preliminary selection
Art Board Final selection
Award the winning artist
Apply for permitting
Vinyl Wrap the utility boxes
Call to Artists with deadline: Announce the opportunity for artists to submit their designs.
Art submittal deadline: Set a deadline for artists to submit their artwork proposals.
Development staff preliminary selection: Review submissions and create a shortlist to present to the Art Board.
Art Board final selection: Art Board reviews and selects the winning artwork for the utility boxes.
Award the winning artist: Notify the selected artist and officially award the project.
Apply for permitting: Submit necessary permits through Palm Beach County and FDOT for approval.
Vinyl wrap the utility boxes: Install the final vinyl wrap of the selected artwork on the utility boxes.
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Next Step
Call to Artists
Call for artists: Open invitation for artists and Boynton Beach residents to submit artwork for particular utility box wraps.
Encourages community involvement: Provides a platform for local talent to showcase their work.
Committee of city staff: Preliminary review of submissions by city staff to create a shortlist of designs.
Art Board final approval: Shortlisted designs presented to the Art Board for final selection, ensuring alignment with community standards and aesthetics.
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Feedback from the Board:
Different Themes for each Phase?
Artist Choice with no assigned Themes?
Additional Theme ideas?
Themes for Phases
Possible Themes:
Nature, Historical, Abstract Geometric Patterns, Modern Tropical, Local Community & Lifestyle
Coastal/Beach
Boynton Based
Vibrant Colors
Community
Connection
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Phase 1 - Phase 2 - Phase 3 - Phase 4 - Phase 5
Themes for Phases
Coastal/Beach
Boynton Based
Vibrant Colors
Community
Connection
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Thank you
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