With research from the Urban Land Institute backing it up, Dan Rosenfeld, a senior deputy for economic development for Los Angeles County's MTA makes the case that public art can have a positive bottom-line economic impact, particularly when it comes to transportation.
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"The intangible benefits of public art—aesthetic beauty, cultural interpretation, education, inspiration, and general improvement of the urban environment—are well-known. But because these are considered "soft" benefits, they are sometimes dismissed as a low priority, especially during challenging economic times. However, experiences in Los Angeles show that public art can be a source of publicity and cash income, as well as beauty."
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