PLACEMAKING AND
PUBLIC LIFE STATUS REPORT
Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
March 5, 2025
Presenters:
Kerry Adams-Hapner, OEDCA Assistant Director
Avi Yotam, PRNS Deputy Director
Brian Clampitt, Parks Manager
What is Public Life?
2 3
Outdoor
Special Events
4 CityDance
Dance Now.
Think Later.
Sonic
Runway
Activations
5 6
PUBLIC ART
Fifteen
Murals
Citywide
Multiple
Local Artists
Thank You
America
Tuan Nguyen
Viet Heritage Garden
7 Sheltering
Wing
Roger Stoller
Heinlenville Park
8 9
Pellier Park
Design Collaboration with
Artist Norie Sato and SWA
Group
10 Emergency
Operations
Center
Interior Art
Multiple
Local Artists
Lenticular Lab Multiple Local Artists, SJ Mineta
Internat’l Airport
11 11
City Hall
Exhibitions &
Performances
Pune India
Sister City
Exhibition
12 Creative Ambassadors
13 We Create 408
14 Make Music Day
15 Arts and Economic Prosperity
16 The Social Impact of the Arts ◦ Total Reported Attendance to Nonprofit Art and Culture Events: 4.4 million, 25%
were nonlocal. ◦ Over 86% of audience members agreed
that "This activity or venue is inspiring a
sense of pride in this neighborhood or
community. ◦ Over 84% agreed that "My attendance is
my way of ensuring that this activity or
venue is preserved for future generations." ◦ Over 85% agreed that "I would feel a great sense of loss if this activity or venue were
no longer available."
17 18
What is Placemaking?
19 20
64.4% enjoyed live entertainment
66.4% participated in local dining
68.5% were inspired to explore new
areas
68.8% visited community resources
76.0% mentioned a stronger sense
of community
80.4% discovered local businesses
along the route
21 • Businesses along the route provide
exclusive, day-of deals. • Designed to enhance participant engagement and support local
businesses.
• Partnered with OEDCA to produce
marketing materials.
22 77.7% of participants planned to spend an average of $54.23 at local businesses
If the survey results are extrapolated to the estimated 125,000 participants for that day, with 77.7% spending an average of $54.23 per person, then participants may have spent $5.25 million during the event.
23 Metro Best of Silicon Valley 2024 Best Outdoor Art Event Bronze
Metro Best of Silicon Valley 2024 Best Festival – San Jose Bronze
24 25
26 Of the 3,000+ community surveys received during events... 71% of respondents agreed that they interacted with people they would not have otherwise 81% agreed that attending a Viva Parks or Paint the CitySJ event enhanced their sense of identity and belonging within their community
88% reported feeling safe while visiting the park during the event 70% expressed that they would return to the park even without an event taking place 62% reported they spent up to 2 hours on physical activities at events Special Park Use – Permitted Special Events
27 PLACEMAKING AND
PUBLIC LIFE STATUS REPORT
Neighborhood Services and Education Committee
March 5, 2025
Presenters:
Kerry Adams-Hapner, OEDCA Assistant Director
Avi Yotam, PRNS Deputy Director
Brian Clampitt, Parks Manager