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I have attached an addendum to my South Main Public Art proposal below. Sincerely, Skieth de Wine 310-804-5841 SOUTH MAIN PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL — POINTS OF CLARIFICATION SKEITH DE WINE FOR PARKING LOT Important points and clarifications on my project were ignored, misstated or ignored. Please consider these explanations in your consideration on the viability of my project. Us MODULAR DESIGNS: My art project can be executed in stages, designed to expand and enhance the district over time. a 1) The totems showcase Santa Ana's film and multimedia history a 2) The use of metal in ornamental walls will display SA entertainment history & 3) The creation of a Santa Ana City Walk of Stars embedded into sidewalk & 4) The creation of visual marquees to enhance So Main History & Events a 5) Install a unique metal or ceramic wall piece that celebrates the different theaters that once stood on Main Street ( like the Vaudeville venues to the Santa Ana Drive Inn to the Yost, Frida and local MicoCinemas). I was never afforded the time with the RFP staff or with a workshop on how to convey the above components with clarity Lest my proposal be labeled one "GIGANTIC PROJECT" I want to make clear that this project is versatile, resourceful, and innovative. Best of all, my project reflects the history of South Main and its Residents. Us ECONOMIC ENGINE: A primary civic concern addressed by my project, is the need to generate new commerce and a fresh attraction for the City of Santa Ana that can compete with those found in other cities. Focusing on the Built Environment to brand local history with recognizable totems from the historic old Santa Ana City Hall. These stylized faces will serve as a recognizable representation of Santa Ana throughout California and can be used to foster a sense of historical identity. Us OUTDOOR PLACE MAKING: The creation of an art hub just south of downtown will drive commerce to South Main. Investing in an outdoor space will also take advantage of current trends towards developing healthy outdoor spaces that enhance vital community engagements in the time of COVID. Art events that improve quality of life for Local Residents, while also generating commerce and tax revenue. My project is a great backdrop and infrastructure with to showcase our Local Residents and creative community. Whether it's the site for a Classic Car rally, the setting for Live Theater, Live Music, Film Screenings, a Farmers Market or Food Fair, Santa Ana needs more communal outdoor spaces. Us GENERATES REVENUE: Funding is a major issue for the Arts of Santa Ana currently. I looked for a way to present an answer and set one example with the presentation of a public arts piece. Over time if managed properly the work can pay for itself, turn a profit and create revenue from the arts economy this space can foster. As a beacon to local tourism, conveniently located between Disneyland and the John Wayne Airport, South Main really needs an outdoor hub that celebrates the local architecture and neighborhood character to drive commerce in the area. Us PEDESTRIAN ANCHOR: I conceptualized this public art space as a way to create a new pedestrian corridor from the Artist Village at 2nd and Broadway to South Main through the introduction of visual design of the built environment and the use of sculptural totems to promote walking and biking along South Main. In this way, this project fulfills a big Santa Ana's goal as a "CALIFORNIA SUSTAINABLE CITY." Creation of "NEW PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS" is a compatible use for an area hoping to cultivate more foot traffic and outdoor shopping, entertainment and food gatherings all along the South Main corridor. By encouraging people to walk down from the Artist Village and stop in on the way to the airport, this project will entice people to venture further into the city and discover new locations.