Westside : The Next Wave: Art on Storm Drains
Santa Monica residents are talking about decorating some of their storm drains with artwork.
The unusual notion was part of a workshop to find ways to beautify the city’s blandest strip--Pico Boulevard.
The storm drains are an opportunity for public art with a message, said Karen Ginsberg, a planning manager for the city.
In addition to artistic gutters, there is talk of installing a neon gateway at the city’s eastern border along Centinela Avenue, eucalyptus or palm trees, banners, light standard decorations, landscaped medians and better bus stops.
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