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Create a space for art, reflection and play at any and every Anchorage bus stop. Reach out to local artists and anyone with a creative inclination or new idea and install them at our bus stops.

Let's use the pent-up creative energy of our community to transform boring, purely utilitarian places!

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I'd like to see a friendly competition for all community members to contribute their projects. The emphasis should be on the depth or soulfulness of their idea, rather than skill or cleverness. At the same time, we must have minimum standards for quality, affordability and longevity.

Instead of the standard practice of awarding contracts and hiring contractors, I'd like to open the field for direct participation by everyone in building and maintaining the installations.

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