Slcs West Side Get Its Own 9th 9th

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Source: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2024/05/19/ ... n-9th-9th/

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Summary: Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced plans for two new massive public art projects on the west side, citing community feedback and using city funds from capital improvement programs and parks bonds. However, this announcement comes after previous criticism and controversy over the installation of a similar public art piece on the east side in 2022.

Hypocritical statements:
- "Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced plans for two new whale-scale pieces of public art" - This statement is hypocritical because it implies a desire for more large-scale public art pieces, despite previous controversy and backlash over the installation of the "Out of the Blue" whale sculpture in 2022.
- "I want to do both" - This statement is hypocritical because it suggests a desire to fulfill both the community's desire for large-scale art and the need to address community feedback on unintended consequences such as gentrification and vandalism, despite the controversy and backlash experienced with the previous installation.
- "The mayor's plans for new art on the west side follow announcements of a new, smaller sculpture in Fairpark and a multiuse trail along 400 South that will incorporate public art." - This statement is hypocritical because it implies a focus on community engagement and input for public art projects, despite the lack of community input and backlash over the previous installation on the east side.
- "City arts officials already have started gathering feedback on what west-siders would like to see in new public art." - This statement is hypocritical because it suggests a desire for community input and involvement in the creation of public art, despite the lack of community input and backlash over the previous installation on the east side.
- "So far, they’ve heard residents favor work that creates a gathering place, reflects community values like cultural diversity, and involves them in its creation." - This statement is hypocritical because it suggests a desire to create public art that reflects and involves the community, despite the controversy and backlash over the previous installation and the use of city funds to support it.
- "The survey also captured concerns over unintended consequences the art might bring, such as vandalism and gentrification." - This statement is hypocritical because it implies a focus on community concerns and addressing potential issues with public art, yet the previous installation has already been criticized for such concerns.
- "In Glendale, the art would be part of the second phase of park construction at the former home of the Raging Waters water park." - This statement is hypocritical because it implies a desire to revitalize and improve community spaces, yet previous criticism and controversy over the installation of the "Out of the Blue" sculpture suggest that it may not have achieved this goal.
- "The city also plans to build a multiuse path along 400 South complete with new art." - This statement is hypocritical because it suggests a focus on incorporating public art into community infrastructure and spaces, yet the previous installation has already sparked controversy and criticism.
- "Several public art projects have also been announced on the west side, including a traffic circle sculpture in Fairpark and a new sculpture at 500 North and 1300 West." - This statement is hypocritical because it suggests a desire to distribute public art projects and resources evenly across the city, yet the previous installation in 2022 was heavily concentrated on the east side.
- "City officials expect to put out a formal request for artists to apply to design the new installation in Glendale later this year." - This statement is hypocritical because it suggests a desire for transparency and equal opportunities for artists, yet the previous installation was mostly decided and planned behind closed doors.