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Subject: Resolution No. 35-16 approving the installation of a public artwork at the 312 23rd Street Development by the developer Park PB LLC. Ordinance/Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF A PUBLIC WORK OF ART AT THE 312 23RD STREET DEVELOPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Staff Recommended Motion: Approve Resolution No. 35-16. Background: PROPOSED ART/LOCATION: The 312 23rd Street Development Project is a four (4) story residential rental development located on the south west corner of Ponce De Leon Avenue and 23rd Street in West Palm Beach. The proposed art is an integrated wall tile and sculpture works, shown in the attachments. The developer Park PB LLC, proposed the installation of an artwork titled Urban Reconnect by artist Lucy Keshavarz. Urban Reconnect" combines and integrates wall tiles with three (3) sculptures on the building façade facing Ponce De Leon Avenue. Using the classic materials of sculpted/glazed ceramic tiles, glass mosaic tiles, stone and metal, the artwork is a contemporary design visually connecting the building and street. The work will be seen by pedestrian and vehicular traffic along Ponce De Leon Avenue. The artwork is low maintenance and will be maintained by the developer. The value of all directly related costs of Urban Reconnect is $98,000, which equals the one percent of the development construction cost. Copies of the artist's resume, narrative, site plan, rendering of the artwork on site, maintenance plan, and art budget are attached. CODE REQUIREMENTS: Section 78-122 of the Code of Ordinances applies an art assessment of 1% of the vertical construction costs to new private development to fund the City's Art in Public Places Program or provide artwork(s) for the public City-wide. The art assessment is

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applied to municipal, commercial, and multi-family residential projects with construction costs equal to, or greater than $500,000. Section 78-123 of the Code of Ordinances provides that in lieu of paying the art assessment, a developer may install a work of art for public view, or retain or install an element of historic or cultural significance, which art or elements must be appraised at the 1% value. AiPP COMMITTEE: The Code provides that the Art In Public Places (AIPP) advisory committee shall review the proposed artwork(s) or historical or cultural elements based on the standards established in Section 78-130 of the Code and shall recommend to the City Commission whether to approve, deny, or approve with conditions, the selection and location of the artwork or elements in accordance with the art in public places implementation guidelines and with sensitivity to the aesthetic and cultural traditions and the history of the city, along with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. At their regularly scheduled meeting held January 6, 2016 the AiPP Committee members voted unanimously to recommend the approval of Urban reconnect by Lucy Keshavarz, to be installed at 312 23rd Street by the development firm Park PB, LLC. CRITERIA: The AiPP Committee found that the proposed artwork met the following criteria established in Section 78-130 of the Code of Ordinances: 1. The proposed art conforms to the definition of art contained in this article and will be created by an artist as defined in this article; 2. The proposed art and/or element(s) meet or exceed the valuation requirements of this article. 3. The proposed art/element will be readily visible to the public and meet the location requirements of this article. 4. The proposed art/element is of exceptional quality and enduring value; 5. The proposed art/element is of appropriate scale to the development site; 6. The proposed art/element is compatible with the neighborhood; 7. The proposed art/element is not detrimental to the public welfare; 8. The proposed art/element will not constitute a safety hazard; 9. The proposed art/element will not require extraordinary maintenance. Resolution No. 35-16 approves the proposed artwork Urban Reconnect for the development at 312 23rd Street, as compliance with the Art in Public Places Ordinance. COMMISSION DISTRICT: 312 23rd Street is located in Commission District 1 - Commissioner Sylvia Moffett. Fiscal Note Current Year:

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RESOLUTION NO. 35-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING FINDINGS AND APPROVING INSTALLATION OF A WORK OF ART AT 312 23rd STREET DEVELOPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ********* WHEREAS, Section 78-122 of the Code of Ordinances applies an art assessment of 1% of the vertical construction costs of new private development to fund the City's Art in Public Places programs and provide art for the public City-wide. The art assessment is applied to municipal, commercial, and multi-family residential projects with construction costs equal to, or greater than $500,000; and WHEREAS, Section 78-123 of the Code of Ordinances provides that in lieu of paying the art assessment, a developer may install a work of art for public view, or retain or install an element of historic or cultural significance, which art or elements must be appraised at the 1% value; and WHEREAS, 312 23rd Street Development is a Residential Rental Project at the corner of Ponce de Leon and 23rd Street; and WHEREAS, the developer, Park PB LLC, proposes the incorporation of an artwork, titled Urban Reconnect, a mix of wall tile and sculptural artworks by Lucy Keshavarz, to be installed on the façade of the building facing Ponce de Leon, as their compliance with the Art In Public Places Ordinances; and WHERAS, one percent of the construction costs of the Park PB LLC development project is $98,000.00, which funds all facets of creating, fabricating and installing the sculptural artwork; and WHEREAS, the artwork is proposed to be installed on the building’s façade facing Ponce de Leon making the sculptural work highly visible and accessible to the general public during the day and night; and WHEREAS, Urban Reconnect shall by maintained by the developer, its successors and assigns; and WHEREAS, the Code provides that the Art In Public Places (AIPP) advisory board shall review the proposed artwork or historical or cultural elements based on the standards established in Section 78-130 of the Code and shall recommend to the City Commission whether to approve, deny, or approve with conditions, the selection and location of the artwork or elements in accordance with the art in public places implementation guidelines and with sensitivity to the aesthetic and cultural traditions and the history of the city, along with the character of the surrounding neighborhood; and

RESOLUTION NO. 35-16 WHEREAS, on January 6, 2016, the AIPP Committee found that the proposed artwork met the criteria established in Sec. 78-130 of the Code of Ordinances and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the sculptural artwork Urban Reconnect by Lucy Keshavarz, to be installed at 312 23rd Street by the development company Park PB, LLC; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WEST PALM, FLORIDA, that: SECTION 1:

The City Commission hereby finds that the sculptural artwork by Lucy Keshavarz, titled Urban Reconnect, to be installed at 312 23rd Street meets the following criteria established in Section 78-130 of the Code of Ordinances: 1. The artwork conforms to the definition of art and will be created by an artist as defined in the Code; 2. The artwork meets or exceeds the valuation requirements of the Code. 3. The artwork will be readily visible to the public and meets the location requirements of the Code. 4. The artwork is of exceptional quality and enduring value. 5. The artwork is of appropriate scale to the development site. 6. The artwork is compatible with the neighborhood. 7. The artwork is not detrimental to the public welfare. 8. The artwork will not constitute a safety hazard. 9. The artwork will not require extraordinary maintenance.

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Urban Reconnect, three large scale sculptural works integrated and complimented by wall tiles by Lucy Keshavarz, as shown in Exhibit A, when installed at 312 23rd Street, is hereby determined to meet the requirements of the Art in Public Places Ordinances. This Resolution shall take effect in accordance with law.

312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15 Located on the south west corner of Ponce De Leon Avenue and 23rd Street in West Palm Beach, 312 23rd is a four story residential rental development. Construction has begun and is expected to be complete by the end of July 2016. This development is subject to the City’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) code. The AIPP budget is $98,000. The developer has contracted with artist Lucy Keshavarz to commission public art specifically for this project. The proposed public art combines and integrates wall tiles with sculpture at three locations on the building façade facing Ponce De Leon Avenue. Using the classic materials of sculpted/glazed ceramic tiles, glass mosaic tiles, stone and metal, the artwork is a contemporary design that brings a much needed connection between the building and street. The work will easily be seen by both vehicular and pedestrian traffic along Ponce De Leon Avenue.

561-622-9892 [email protected] www.ArtCultureGroup.com 66 Saint James Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418

312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15 Locations of Public Art shown in yellow-orange on Site Plan

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312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15 Locations of Public Art: Building elevation facing Ponce De Leon Avenue

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312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15 Contemporary art using classic materials: 

The public art uses the classic materials of stone, metal, clay and glass with a contemporary aesthetic to create a timeless artwork for the public.

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The artist creates a “Tree of Life” with hand sculpted and glazed tiles, giving both texture and relief to the tree trunk, braches & leaves. Five-eights inch glass mosaic tile are installed in the remaining portion of the space representing earth, water, air and clouds.

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Natural Florida stone (Coquina and/or Florida Cap Rock) are placed asymmetrically at the base and sides of the wall mosaic. Continuing the idea of connective life cycles, powder coated aluminum ring sculptures ungulate from wall to rock boulder and back again. The sculpture at each location is unique to it’s place while at the same time is influenced and responds to the other mosaics and sculptures.

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Wall mosaic is 12’ high x 9’ wide at locations A & B, and 13’ high x 9’ wide at location C.

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The combination of materials, shapes and sizes both compliment and contrast with the project architecture and landscape design.

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Tree of Life: Sculpted and glazed, medium relief clay tiles

Powder coated aluminum rings: approx. 2 1/2 ‘ dia. x 3” thick x 3” deep

Coquina rock / Florida cap rock

The artist chose the simplistic color pallet and materials for the elegance they convey as well as a sense of mass. Five-eights inch glass mosaic background example tiles

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312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15

Location A

Tile Panel Dimension: 12 ft tall by 9 ft wide Overall Dimensions: 12 ft tall by 13 ft 6 inches wide by 6ft deep

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312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15

Location B

Tile Panel Dimension: 12 ft tall by 9 ft wide Overall Dimensions: 12 ft tall by 13 ft 6 inches wide by 6ft deep

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312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15

Location C

Tile Panel Dimension: 13 ft tall by 9 ft wide Overall Dimensions: 13 ft tall by 11 ft 6 inches wide by 5 ft deep 7

312 23rd Residential Rental Development Public Art Concept - Urban Reconnect By artist Lucy Keshavarz 12-28-15 AIPP budget - $98,000 Estimated Cost: Artist Concepts/Approval process $ 10,000 Structural Engineer design (concrete pads) $ 2,500 Artist construction phase services fee $ 5,000 20 Aluminum Rings / Powder Coated / Installed* $ 12,000 Concrete Pads*/Coquina Boulders & FL. Cap Rock Boulders cut & installed $ 10,000 Mosaic Tile – materials & installation $ 23,500 Sculpted/Glazed Tiles $ 34,750 Building Permit $ 250 Total AIPP estimated cost $ 98,000 *Construction items that are subject to building permit fees: Approx. $10,000 x 2.5% fee = $250 for building permit

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Maintenance:  It is important that surrounding plantings are never allowed to grow into or over sculptural tiles, glass mosaic tiles or powder coated aluminum sculptures.  A distance of 2 feet at minimum must be maintained between plantings and the tile wall to prevent damage during plant maintenance.  Drip irrigation is recommended around artwork to prevent water spraying on any part of the art.  The proposed public art has low maintenance requirements.  Tiles and powder coated metal sculptures can be brushed with a non-abrasive soft brush or broom as needed. If more cleaning is required, a mild bio-degradable cleaner mixed with warm water can be used with a non-abrasive brush or broom to remove anything that cannot be removed by dry brushing. Rinse with low pressure water.  Never use medium to high pressure and/or chorine or any abrasive chemical substance on any element of the artwork.  Do a visual check of artwork every six months and clean as needed (as described above).

List of AIPP Projects - Gallery Work - Resume

Lucy M. F. Keshavarz, President / Artist

Art & Culture Group, Inc.

…creating the connection between the Arts and Communities. 66 Saint James Drive Palm Beach Gardens Florida 33418 561-622-9892 [email protected] www.ArtCultureGroup.com

Artist Statement …creating the connection between the Arts and Communities.

As the tag line for my company suggests, creating connections is the focus of the artwork I create for public places and gallery exhibitions. My work in the public realm reconnects viewers to the wonders that surround us. While many of our great innovations in this country make life more convenient and efficient, I have observed that in our day to day existence we are losing our understanding of and fascination with our amazing natural and built environments. In order to best bring these seemingly opposite worlds together, I create public art that is well researched, site specific, functional and touchable. The site and community's needs determine the materials for every project. In addition to emphasizing our natural and built environments, I use various materials, forms and colors that bring depth and complexity to each composition.

Lucy M. F. Keshavarz, Artist

Integrated Public Artwork – Emerging Mangrove

Casa Del Mar Boynton Beach, FL K Hovnanian Homes AIPP budget $77,756

Sculpture 13’high x 31’wide x 2’deep integrated into wall along US 1 at the front of Casa Del Mar development. Materials are sculpted cast stone for mangrove canopy; sculpted roots made of powder coated aluminum ; and hand sculpted glazed tiles for leaves and waves combined with glass mosaic tiles. With very little room available for public art, the artist integrated sculpture into the privacy wall at the front of the development. The sculpture speaks to the water and mangrove restoration that will take place along the intracoastal water way on the east side of development and also acts as needed way finding for the narrow frontage on US1. Emerging Mangrove was approved by the Boynton Beach Arts commission in July 2015. Project completion expected Spring 2016.

Integrated Public Artwork -Interpretive Public Art Markers Jaycee Park, City of Boynton Beach 2600 S. Federal Highway Completed Dec. 2010 AIPP budget $154,000

By artist Lucy Keshavarz in collaboration with Linda Emerson, interpretive designer. A site specific integrated public art and interpretive design project creates eight locations within the park using coquina rock, pilings, decking, sculpted/ glazed tile and HDL panels. The project speaks to the history of Boynton Beach and the important connection between coastal municipalities, healthy estuaries, near shore ecosystems and the Gulfstream. The aesthetic and materials were inspired by the local fishing industry and the “ole timers” culture of making due with what they had on hand. Funded by a grant from F.I.N.D. & City of Boynton Beach

Integrated Public Artwork -Interpretive Public Art Markers

Location 3: “The Captains & the Kids” - an outdoor classroom Materials: Coquina boulders, wood pilings, ipe bench & high pressure laminate interpretive panels (flip books) Dimensions: approx. 20’ by 15’

Integrated Public Artwork -Interpretive Public Art Markers Location 5 – Gateway to the Gulfstream Black Mullet in Red Mangroves (below) Materials: medium relief, sculpted glazed tiles on large coquina boulder 6’ H x 6.5’W x 18” D Balling the Bait (right) medium relief, sculpted glazed tiles on large coquina boulder 6’ H x 6’W x 18” D

Integrated Public Artwork -Interpretive Public Art Markers

Below: Location 4 –Estuary Mangrove Mitigation outdoor classroom Materials: Coquina boulders, ipe wood bench, high pressure laminate interpretive panels & powder coated aluminum posts Approx. 25’ by 17’

Above: Location 7 – The Old Docks, Boynton Beach Fishing Heritage – outdoor classroom Materials: Ipe decking & bench, wood pilings, & high pressure laminate interpretive panels &flip books Approx. 12.5’ by 12.5’

Ecological Art –Babbling Brook

Westgate Community Redevelopment Agency, Unincorporated PBC Location: SW corner of Seminole Blvd & Chickamauga Ave in Westgate CRA Project Construction Budget $480,000

Babbling Brook is a stormwater EcoArt project lead by artist Lucy Keshavarz that creates an aesthetically pleasing and bio diverse dry detention area that increases stormwater quality by circulating water from the Central Lake across the street through the brook. The remaining portion of the dry detention area is landscaped with over 70 species of native Florida plant species that provide food and shelter for migrating birds and the opportunity for hands-on science (citizen scientist) for community members.

Ecological Art –Babbling Brook

Recycled concrete slabs taken during sewer renovations in another area of the CRA were used as sculptural pieces to line both sides of the brook channel and create the retaining wall at the head of the brook. Artist Lucy Keshavarz created the water feature at the head of the brook by exposing and using the stormwater infrastructure

Ecological Art –Babbling Brook at completion in January 2012

Babbling Brook received “Urban Oasis Designation” from Audubon of Florida and Keshavarz & Associates, Inc., won the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award in 2014 from The Engineers’ Council. Babbling Brook will be featured in Catherine Zimmerman’s documentary film, “Hometown Habitat” outlining Dr. Doug Tallamy’s research which documents the need to restore and connect our native plant habitats, including in our urban areas. The film is due for completion in early 2017.

Ecological Art –Babbling Brook in May 2012

Babbling Brook is a collaborative project between artist, CRA, civil engineers and native plant experts. The project was funded by a grant through Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management

Ecological Art –Babbling Brook in July 2014

Ecological Art –Old Dixie EcoWalk at Seabourn Cove completed June 2012

Located on Old Dixie Highway north of Gulfstream Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL AIPP budget $66,358

An EcoArt project that reforests a quarter of a mile by 50 foot utility easement with over 60 species of Florida native plants interwoven with art elements that highlight and educate about native butterfly species. Artist Lucy Keshavarz collaborated with landscape architect, developer, three scientist and City of Boynton Beach Juror’s Choice Award, Florida Association of Public Art Professionals, Year in Review 2014

Ecological Art –Old Dixie EcoWalk at Seabourn Cove

What would have been a grass desert like the grass strip between Dixie Hwy. and the railroad is now a lush linear parkway with art elements that offer places to climb, sit and learn about the benefits of reforestation with a diversity of native vegetation.

Ecological Art –Old Dixie EcoWalk at Seabourn Cove completed June 2012

Portion of the path with large rock sculpture, plant ID’s & educational panel.

Ecological Art –Old Dixie EcoWalk at Seabourn Cove

5 educational panels on boulder base 55 Plant IDs with common and scientific language listed

Ecological Art –Old Dixie EcoWalk at Seabourn Cove completed June 2012

5 large rock sculptures 5 small rock sculptures

Ecological Art –Old Dixie EcoWalk at Seabourn Cove Eight custom concrete stamps were fabricated to make a total of 80 native butterfly outlines in pathway.

Old Dixie EcoWalk at Seabourn Cove

Integrated Public Artwork - Mirage: A Columned Courtyard

Laser & Surgery Center of the Palm Beaches Palm Beach Gardens, FL Completed 2003 AIPP budget $54,000 Today’s cost $85,000

Collaboration: Tracy Rosof-Petersen & Lucy M. F. Keshavarz High to low relief, sculpted glazed clay tiles & cast stone bench and columns 8’ high x 18’6” wide x 6’6” deep A site specific and functional work of art references Florida’s natural flora & fauna.

Into the Gallery – Native Impression™

First made on site at Babbling Brook as a way to bring the ecological art projects to the gallery audience.

Photos: Amir J. Keshavarz, E.I.

Into the Gallery – Native Impression™

Botanical Prints

Into the Gallery – Native Impression™

Native Impression™ evolves into figurative and installation work. Image of partial installation at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, FL. “Environmentally Engaged” September 11 – October 24, 2015, was co-curated by Lucy Keshavarz and Diane Arrieta aka Birds are Nice.

Into the Gallery – Native Impression™

Native Impression™ - “Bright Future with Natives” installation at the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, FL. Part of the “Environmentally Engaged” exhibition September 11 – October 24, 2015.

Into the Gallery – Native Impression™

Detail images of tiles: “Bright Future with Natives” installation.

Art & Culture Group, Inc.

Lucy M. F. Keshavarz - Resume

EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida Major: Theatre - Technical Production: lighting, costume, & set design Associate of Arts: Brevard Community College, Cocoa, Florida Major: General Studies Additional Studies: Independent Study - Florida Atlantic University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Public Art & Design: Lessons from within an Urban Region Co-authored with Margi Glavovic Nothard & Dr. David Prosperi Paper presented AIMAC 2003, Milan, Italy Business Management - Clay - Dance - Drawing - Floral Design - Fused Glass - Glass Lampwork Glass Casting - Native Plant Landscape Design - Tile Mosaic - Papermaking - Sculpture Parks & Gardens Stained Glass – Rain Water Harvesting - Urban Design - Voice - Watercolor - Welding - Xeriscape PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1999 to Present - Art & Culture Group, Inc, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Artist/President/Owner of Art & Culture Group incorporated in November of 1999 to service organizations and individuals in the area of arts and cultural programming design and consulting. Current and past projects include: design, fabrication and installation of public art and EcoArt for private and public entities; creating artwork: clay, glass & installation work; facilitating Art in Public Places (AIPP) projects for public and private entities; developing and administrating rotating AIPP programs; promotion & management of two multi-media exhibitions by Michael Nye traveling the US. 1995 to 1999 – GardensArt Specialist, City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Administrator and curator of GardensArt, a rotating AIPP program bringing 30 art exhibitions per year to the four exhibit sites within city facilities. 1993 to 1995 – Development Director, Klein Dance, Inc., Lake Worth, Florida 1987 to Present - Keshavarz & Assoc., Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida Assisted in the opening of consulting engineering firm and performed administrative duties through end of 1989. Currently acts as a consultant in EcoArt, company policy, human relations and marketing.

SELECT PUBLIC ART & ECOART COMMISSIONS: 2015 –-Emerging Mangrove, Public Art for Casa del Mar, residential townhomes by K Hovnanian, Boynton Beach, FL. Approved by Boynton Beach Arts Commission July 2015, anticipated completion March 2016. Materials: cast stone sculpture, powder coated aluminum, glass mosaic tiles & sculpted glazed tiles. 2013 - Old Dixie EcoWalk at Sebourn Cove, on Old Dixie Highway north of Gulfstream Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL: An EcoArt project in collaboration with landscape architect, developer and city of Boynton Beach that reforests a quarter of a mile utility easement with over 60 species of Florida native plants interwoven with art elements that highlight native butterfly species. Juror’s Choice Award, Florida Association of Public Art Professionals, Year in Review 2014 2013 - Babbling Brook, Westgate/Belvedere Homes CRA, unincorporated Palm Beach County: A stormwater beautification EcoArt project located in a large dry detention area on Seminole Blvd., off Okeechobee Blvd. This project creates an aesthetically pleasing dry detention area and increases stormwater quality by circulating water from the Central Lake through the Babbling Brook. The remaining portion of the dry detention area is landscaped with over 70 species of native Florida plant species that provide food and shelter for migrating birds and the opportunity for hands-on science (citizen scientist) for community members. Received “Urban Oasis Designation” from Audubon of Florida. Keshavarz & Associates, Inc., won the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award in 2014 from The Engineers’ Council for Babbling Brook. Featured in Catherine Zimmerman’s documentary film, “Hometown Habitat” outlining Dr. Doug Tallamy’s plant research - due for completion in late 2016. 2012 - Gathering - Michael Metcalf Memorial, Oceanfront Park, Boynton Beach, FL – a grouping of Florida cap rock boulders placed and carved to create a natural and peaceful setting in honor of Michael Metcalf who was killed in the war in Afghanistan in April 2012. Landscaped with native plants.

2010 - Jaycee Park Interpretive Public Art Markers, City of Boynton Beach, FL – integrated public art and interpretive design at eight locations within the park using coquina rock, pilings, decking, sculpted/ glazed tile and HDL panels. The project speaks to the history of Boynton Beach and the important connection between coastal municipalities, healthy estuaries, near shore ecosystems and the Gulfstream. 2003 - Mirage: A Columned Courtyard, Laser & Surgery Center of the Palm Beaches, Kyoto Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL site specific and functional work of art that references Florida’s natural flora & fauna, in collaboration with clay artist Tracy RosofPetersen.

SELECT EXHIBITIONS: 2015 – Invited Artist; created “Why the last human?” a mixed media site specific installation combining Urban Exotics, Native Impressions™ with other materials for “Nature Preserved” exhibition, Cultural council of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, FL -Native Impressions™ and mixed media installation creating “Endangered Florida” for “Artists of Art Salon: A Collective Dialogue” exhibition, Curated by Elle Schorr, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL - Native Impressions™ installations: “Fragmented” & “Bright Future with Natives” as well as co-curator for “Environmentally Engaged” exhibition, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, FL 2014- Native Fossils & Package Deal, What’s all the Buzz About? Art on Park Gallery, 800 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL - CONTINUUM pop-up downtown WPB gallery, part of ArtSynergy / ArtPalmBeach; Pretty Little House of Terrors, Collared Vessel, & Wrapped Cylinder – ceramic pieces 2011 - “Nature Hangs in the Balance” work by Lucy Keshavarz & Mimi Aloia, GardensArt, City Hall, City of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; installation of complete Urban Exotics mixed media series 2010 - She of Antiquity & She of the Garden – full size figurative sculptures created for “Ecology Art at the Gardens” exhibition; Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, WPB, FL

BOARDS & MEMBERSHIPS Artists of Palm Beach County - Founding Member / President 2006, 2007, 2008 / Board 2011/2012 Americans for the Arts – NY, NY & Washington DC Cultural Council of Palm Beach County – Lake Worth, Florida Florida Association of Public Art Professionals - Tallahassee, Florida Florida Native Plant Society, Palm Beach County Chapter – Vice President 2015/2016 Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful – Board of Directors ARTS CONSULTING – SELECT CLIENT LIST: City of Aventura: -Founder’s Day Celebration - plan arts programming & contract artists -Rotating Art Exhibition Program – develop & manage City of Kissimmee CRA: -Lakefront Park, Kissimmee, FL – Facilitate AIPP process through artist selection

ARTS CONSULTING – SELECT CLIENT LIST cont.: City of West Palm Beach: -Coleman Park, Facilitated AIPP process “…when only the ball was white.” by Shauna Gillies-Smith -Dreher Park, - Facilitate AIPP process with design build team and artists Jackie Brookner & Angelo Ciotti 3i Implant Innovations: -Manufacturing expansion, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Facilitate AIPP process – 3i Receptor by Terry Thommes John C. Bills Enterprises: -Facilitate AIPP projects at various locations in RCA Industrial Park, Palm Beach Gardens, FL: Poppies & Catch of the Day by W. Stan Proctor and Lion Around by Paul Baliker. Laser & Surgery Center of the Palm Beaches: - Collaborate with artist Tracy Rosof- Petersen on Mirage: A Columned Coutryard and facilitate AIPP process, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Pishon Partners: -Gardens Commerce Center, Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Facilitate AIPP process – Andalucía by Jorge Blanco RAM Development: -Midtown, Palm Beach Gardens, FL - Facilitate AIPP process – Reliance by Terry Thommes Michael Nye (artist): -Manage/promote touring exhibitions by Michael Nye: Children of Children; Portraits and Stories of Teenage Parents and Fine Line: Mental Health / Mental Illness National Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting and Prevention (NOAPPP), now called Healthy Teen Network: -Guidebook: develop, write and print exhibition guidebook for Children of Children: Portraits and Stories of Teenage Parents by Michael Nye. -Manage/promote Children of Children exhibition leased from Michael Nye.