If the first question for a transportation project is, “what are we doing and why?” the first question for tapping local culture could be, “how can the distinctiveness of this place and these people contribute to the success of what we’re doing?”
Integrate the Arts Into Design, Construction and Engineering
Artists can make surprising contributions when they are brought in during the planning of a project, during an update of planning or programming, or even during day-to-day operations.
Identify the Community’s Assets and Strengths
Identifying the existing arts and cultural assets provides local leaders with invaluable opportunities to build powerful relationships in the community that have benefits for everyone involved.