ArtsUnion a cultural economic development initiative for Union Square, Somerville
Union Square, Somerville
Partners Artisan’s Asylum
ArtsUnion Strategy Long Term Infrastructure Short Term Immediate Programming Pedestrian Activity Branding Zoning Properties Industry Development
Evaluation
Festivals
Call to Producers Model
Markets
Street Furniture
Tours
Zoning
City-wide, support creation of live/work and work only artist studios - Design guidelines, density bonuses, parking relief Support arts-related used in Union Sq through creation of arts overlay district –Parking relief, revised table of uses Include arts-related uses in new transit oriented development parcels (TODs) –requires 5% of gross square footage for arts related uses
Design Industry
Design Annex
Surprises
Shift of 12,000+ sq feet
Businesses Embracing Public Space
Artisan’s Asylum
Fringe Union
Next Steps