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THEMES There is strong community consensus that the themes of the public art program should be sophisticated and current, commensurate with the high quality of other community amenities such as the Senior Center and Aquatic Center. Several thematic priorities emerged in the interview and retreat process and are incorporated into projects recommended in the Project Menu section of this document: Commemorate local history • Commemorate veterans of war throughout Pleasanton's (and Alisal's) history; • Respect "Wild California's" original native fauna and habitats, including trees and plants, surrounding the natural water basin/lagoon; • Explain the Muwekma/Verona Ohlone's aboriginal settlements, their tribulations during the Mission era and their community presence in Pleasanton through the late 19`" century; • Recognize the Spanish settlements and Mission Era; • Recall the role of Alisal as a regional commerce destination during the Gold Rush; • Interpret agricultural traditions of hops growing and processing, cattle ranching, rose growing and dairies; ~ Evoke the colorful history of the racetrack, its original creation by Spanish settlers in the late 1850s, later use by community leaders such as Joseph Nevis and George Hearst. Recognize the seminal date of July 23, 1939, when mutuel wagering started in Pleasanton, often referred to as the birthplace of horse racing in California; • Celebrate the evolution of the wine industry. Reinforce community identity • Highlight opportunities for community-generated art for and with teens and younger children; • Feature the concept of education as a commonly held community value: e.g., the award-winning "character education" mandate adopted by the School District, individual schools, Chamber of Commerce, faith groups and the City; • Highlight that one third of community residents work in technology businesses and that there is a high concentration of PhDs in the tri-valley, work in future-oriented industries, introducing wonderful corporate partnership/sponsorship opportunities; • Embrace cultural and ethnic diversity, celebrating the history and identity of African American, Anglo, Asian, Asian Pacific Islander, East Indian, Egyptian, Filipino, Latino, Native American, Persian, Portuguese, Southeast Asian and Swedish residents; • Enhance the downtown Farmers Market presence and adjacent business owners' involvement. 5