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April 28, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
32. Approval for Phases 2 and 3 for the Water Works Pedestrian Walkway Mural.
Strategic Priority
Neighborhood Revitalization
Description

Description: The applicant is requesting approval for Phases 2 and 3 for the pedestrian walkway mural for the city property located along Gwinnett Street and Stiles Avenue. The Water Works Site Pedestrian Walkway Mural will be painted directly onto the asphalt and concrete of the Water Works site which is adjacent to the Arena and developing Canal District Trail.

This commissioned artwork of five artist teams will be the largest asphalt mural in Chatham County, with each of the five murals at 120ft x 20ft or approx. 2,400 sq ft.

Recommendation: The Historic Site and Monument Commission recommends approval to the Savannah City Council with the following condition:

  • Ensure that the mural has a weatherproof or vandalism resistant coating. [MPC staff has received the documentation and this condition has been met]

File No. 22-000965-PA

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Leah Michalak, MPC Director of Historic Preservation
Financial Impact
n/a
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Signed Board Recommendation to City Council.pdf
Exhibit 2: Water Works Mural Submittal Packet.docx
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