Northline Leander Development Company | Public Art Strategy
Northline Leander Development Company, LLC (“NLDC”) has embarked on an innovative development project in partnership with the City of Leander, TX with a particular focus on bringing public amenities such as streets, parks, and trails to bring cultural and recreational spaces, community spaces, and economic development for the region. This 116-acre public-private mixed-use development, called Northline, is the first of its kind in Leander, and its innovation in approach and quality sets the standard and serves as inspiration for the public art plan for Northline, affirming that public art will play a significant role in its evolution as an impactful, multi-purpose destination. Recently identified as one of the fastest-growing large cities in the country, Leander is well-positioned to be a leader in the region for innovation in urban planning, civic engagement, high-quality services, and exceptional temporary, permanent and programmatic public art through Northline.
NLDC identified Public City to develop a public art strategy for Northline. Development of the strategy was preceded with and informed by research of Leander, review of city master plans, and comprehensive plans, Northline development details, and interviews.
Methodology for developing the public art strategy included a site visit to explore the city and a series of interviews over the course of two months with project partners, City departments, and community leaders, who live, work, and play in Leander. These conversations revealed the visions, values, and priorities of Leanderites, and informed several repeating patterns of interest for the public art strategy:
GATEWAY TO THE HILL COUNTRY
UNIQUELY LEANDER
INCLUSIVE + FAMILY-FRIENDLY
INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN PUBLIC ART
