Special Technical Assistance Cycle: Decorative Crosswalk

Jan 29, 2019

submission #39

Initial Application Form

Applicant Contact Info

First Name	Cheyanne M.
Last Name	Sauter
Title	Executive Director
Organization	Art Share L.A.
Email	[email protected]
Phone	+12136874278
Address	801 E. 4th Place Los Angeles, CA 90013

Project Description

Describe the location and your goals for your Decorative Crosswalk.

For 5 years, Art Share Los Angeles (“Art Share”) has worked to connect artists to public art opportunities in and around the Arts District (District 14). In doing this, we have built programs that not only support the livelihoods and career development of visual artists/muralists, but have placed dozens of recognizable works of art across our community that are now well-known attractions within the Arts District and the City of Los Angeles. Art Share proposes to enhance the walkable art-ery extending out from the heart of the Arts District by placing a decorative crosswalk at the intersection of 4th Street and Merrick. Our goals for this project include: 1) Increase public awareness of and attraction to an existing safe pedestrian crosswalk within the arts district through the creation of an interactive work of public art; 2) Create a literal and figurative pathway that connects visitors to/residents of the broader Arts District community to community businesses, spaces, and institutions (e.g. CBRE Group, SCI-Arc, Art Share, Arts District Dog Park, etc.); and 3) Broaden Art Share’s community impact by augmenting the aesthetic of the existing and well-known Christina Angelina (aka Starfighter) mural located at 4th Street at Merrick (a mural commissioned by Art Share in 2018 during its “Above the Streets” event honoring Angelina for her commitment to the beautification of the urban landscape).

Proposed Location

Nearest Valid Street Address	966 E 4th St, Los Angeles CA 90013-1866
Cross Streets	Merrick Street and E. 4th Street
Council District (if unsure check http://neighborhoodinfo.lacity.org/)	CD14

Site Context

Check all that apply:

Existing continental crosswalk (zebra-striped), Crosswalk controlled by a traffic signal, NOT a yellow school crosswalk, Site is within 1/2 mile of Metro Rapid bus station area, Site is within 1 mile of Metro Rail station area

Types of Land Use within a 2 block radius

Check all that apply:

Business, Retail, Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Multifamily residential, Office/commercial

Acknowledgement of Community Outreach Requirements

I understand that after I submit my initial application but BEFORE I receive approval to move forward, I must begin my community outreach. This includes asking for a letter of acknowledgement from the local council office and a presentation to the neighborhood council.

Yes