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Goals &Objectives Pleasanton Cultural Plan <br /> <br /> Goal F: Downtown <br /> Pleasanton <br /> <br />I I <br /> To elevate the artistic, cultural, and historic aspects of Downtown Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> Rationale <br /> <br /> It is widely recognized by those who have ever visited Downtown Pleasanton <br /> that it stands out as a jewel among the many historic central business districts <br /> throughout the Bay Area and northern California. At the juncture afforded by the <br /> cultural planning process, the Planning Committee recognizes the opportunity to <br /> further capitalize on the downtown district's high quality shopping. dining, <br /> historic flavor, and pedestrian-friendly arabianee by further expanding the <br /> cultural identity of downtown Pleasanton. <br /> <br /> Whether it involves after-hours programming, public art installations, or special <br /> event programming, it is the intent of this Cultural Plan that continued efforts are <br /> made to enhance Main Street and its environs as a "Cultural Concourse." In so <br /> doing, it is envisioned that the resulting "cultural district" will foster an <br /> expanded sense of community among those who live in the city as well as <br /> visitors, and connect with the city's rich heritage, cultural, and art resources. <br /> <br /> See also Facilities. <br /> <br /> Key to Objective Symbols: 'k - Priority * - Other ~ - Implementation Step I <br /> <br /> Objectives <br /> 'k Identify opportunities for Public Art in Downtown Pleasanton and work with <br /> appropriate entities (e.g., Civic Arts Commission, Planning Commission, <br /> Pleasanton Downtown Association, etc.) to develop new public art <br /> installations for the city's central core. <br /> <br /> · Work with the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) and other <br /> stakeholders (e.g., City of Pleasanton Planning Commission) to install <br /> informational kiosks in strategic downtown Pleasanton locations. <br /> <br /> · Continue to work with PDA and others to develop and operate a central <br /> ticketing service/outlet in downtown Pleasanton. <br /> :=, Working with city staff, volunteers, and professional consultants, <br /> develop a Business Plan which incorporates capital and operating costs, <br /> staffing and location considerations, hard/software, and other factors <br /> associated with a central ticketing/promotion location. <br /> <br /> ,4MS Planning &Research 20 <br /> May 1998 <br /> <br /> <br />