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Extending the Art Kiosk Installation <br />As part of the RCIA’s ongoing effort to enrich <br />the local fine art scene for residents and visitors, <br />and after great success with past public art <br />installations, the RCIA will be investing $50K to <br />bring the Art Kiosk Installations into 2025. The <br />exhibitions will continue to host global and local <br />artists with powerful and meaningful messages for <br />our community. <br />Flower Planters <br />To support ongoing beautification efforts, the <br />RCIA will be investing an additional $12K towards <br />the purchase of materials and plants to build <br />5 more wooden planter boxes for Downtown <br />Redwood City. The additional planters will be <br />placed throughout downtown, enhancing the <br />vibrancy and warmth of community spaces. <br />Giant Mobile Chess Board <br />As part of the RCIA’s ongoing commitment to <br />fostering a vibrant and welcoming Downtown <br />Redwood City, the RCIA will make a $2.4K <br />contribution to Casa Círculo Cultural to support <br />the creation of a giant mobile chess board. <br />Designed to be movable and accessible, the chess <br />board will activate Courthouse Square, inviting <br />residents and visitors of all ages to play, connect, <br />and enjoy downtown Redwood City in a fresh <br />and dynamic way. The interactive installation will <br />also serve as an artistic addition to the plaza as it <br />will include chess pieces expertly crafted by local <br />Redwood City artist Fernando Escartiz. <br />PAGE 14 • 2024 ANNUAL REPORT <br />A LOOK INTO 2024 - 2025 <br />Continuation of Sights, Sounds <br />& Tastes Campaign <br />The RCIA will continue their campaign centered <br />around the senses/feelings you have while <br />visiting Redwood City. The Campaign titled <br />“Sights, Sounds & Tastes of Redwood City” has <br />commissioned artistic pianos but will also include <br />the design and installation of new street banners, <br />and the activation of public spaces with <br />musical performances. <br />To celebrate the local culinary scene and <br />showcase the diverse range of downtown <br />eateries, the RCIA plans to support the <br />development of a new event concept titled <br />“Taste of Downtown Redwood City.” The event <br />will invite residents and visitors to explore <br />downtown by sampling bites and sips from a <br />variety of participating restaurants. Designed to <br />highlight Redwood City’s vibrant food culture <br />in the downtown, the event will encourage <br />exploration of local dining spots and increase <br />foot traffic throughout the area. Promotion will <br />be coordinated through media outreach, social <br />media, newsletter stories and <br />community outreach. <br />8.A. - Page 18 of 33 <br />30