9/16/13 - A Brighton garden that will bloom with art began to take shape today. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning for the Brighton Arts & Culture Commission sculpture garden, located off of East Main Street. The parcel was purchased by the Downtown Development Authority in 1999 as a potential redevelopment site, but nothing appropriate ever materialized. Over time, however, the site has become home to a series of large sculptures affiliated with the cityâs Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. Brighton City Council member Claudia Roblee, who chairs the Brighton Arts & Culture Commission, said the Sculpture Garden will provide a welcoming first impression for downtown Brighton: âAs you descend the hill on Main Street, coming into downtown Brighton the first thing you will see is a statement of culture and beauty which is where I believe we are headed with many of our projects. The collaboration between the DDA, BACC and now the Brighton Garden Club has created the front door of our downtown, welcoming and inviting. Now, instead of just driving by, residents and visitors alike will be able to stop, sit and spend time in and enjoy the sculptures and gardens." The improvements, which are funded by the DDA as part of its overall downtown marketing strategy, include raised planting beds, a paver pathway, and sitting areas with the four existing concrete sculpture pads. An in-ground irrigation system will also be included in the garden as well as electrical conduits for future installation of lights. (JK)
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