Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to submit a grant application to the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission in the amount of $1 million dollars for construction of a new water fountain in Bicentennial Park The grant application process and administration of the grant will be performed by the Columbus Downtown Development Commission on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department.
One of the key elements to the Scioto Mile is the construction of a new water fountain in Bicentennial Park.
Included in the revitalization of Bicentennial Park will be a stunning 15,000 square foot water fountain that will be a one-of-a-kind attraction for the entire region. The Bicentennial Park fountain will turn the Scioto Mile into the premier location for arts and culture, combining the gorgeous scenery of illuminated, moving water with a superb location for events, festivals, performances, art showcases, and concerts. The fountain will set the stage for a wide range of diverse and cultural activities on the Scioto Mile and especially in Bicentennial Park, with the new café, as well as a top-notch performance venue.
As the most prominent piece to the renovation, the Bicentennial Park fountain will be unique to Columbus and the entire area. It is envisioned as being that central, significant location on the Scioto Mile that people will come to over and over. As the centerpiece to the entire region's rich appreciation of the arts, the Bicentennial Park fountain will be a regional attraction, drawing people from near and far.
The fountain will be comprised of one-of-a-kind elements that will truly make it not only a landmark but a remarkable piece of art. The fountain will consist of several pools of water that can be computer programmed to make a myriad of different geometric shapes, providing images not seen with any other water feature. It will have interactive areas with access for children, as well as a ce...
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