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The City of Wayne is partnering with the Detroit Institute of Arts to create a public
mural on the sign shop in Goudy Park.
City of Wayne public

art mural survey

By Sarah Shurge
Goudy Park has been undergoing
many changes recently and the City
of Wayne Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) wants your opinion
for one of the next decisions.
The City of Wayne is partnering
with the Detroit Institute of Arts to survey will be going live on February
create a public mural in the park 15th and close on February 28th.
that will reflect our community. The survey includes three ques-
“The DDA is thrilled to have been tions:
chosen for this project. It is in line 1) What themes or ideas should
with our DDA Plan to incorporate be incorporated into the artwork
public art into the Downtown,” said that best represents the City of
Lori Gouin, DDA Director. Wayne?
The artwork will be painted dur- 2) Please share any additional
ing the 2025 calendar year on the ex- thoughts or comments regarding the
terior north/east facing walls of the theme for this project.
city building located in the lower 3) Are you a resident of the City
court parking lot. This location will of Wayne?
be the new and highly visible en- To access the survey while it is
trance to Goudy Park. live, scan the QR code and submit
“It will also serve as the new main your answers.
parking lot for Goudy Park once the “I am most looking forward to
renovations are completed,” said what input the community has in re-
Gouin. “We hope for the mural to be gard to what they would like to see
a destination for individuals to take there. Will it be floral? Will it be a de-
photos and enjoy the amenities that piction of the City’s past? We look
Goudy Park will offer.” forward to hearing from everyone,”
The community's input is impor- said Gouin.
tant, needed, and will help inform Be sure to fill out the survey and
the design. share what you think reflects our
To gather the public’s opinion, a community!

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