[Archived] Public Invited to Attend Open House to Discuss Proposed Public Art Piece at Lake Cook

For Immediate Release: May 24, 2017

The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts will host an open house on Thursday, June 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alexandria Police Headquarters, 3600 Wheeler Ave., to discuss the proposed public art piece, part of the Lake Cook Stormwater Retrofit project. The City of Alexandria has commissioned Baltimore-based artist David Hess to design a unique public art piece at Lake Cook.

The objectives of the Lake Cook Stormwater Retrofit project are to increase the lake’s capacity to reduce stormwater pollution and enhance the recreational elements of this facility. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the project and provide feedback on the proposed public art, expected to be finalized by the spring of 2018.

Individuals who are unable to attend the meeting may send written comments to the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: Jimena Larson, Public Art Coordinator, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314, e-mail jimena.larson@alexandriava.gov by 5 p.m. Tuesday,  June 7.

For additional information or to arrange for Language Translation Services, contact Jimena Larson at 703.746.5503 or jimena.larson@alexandriava.gov

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, call Jimena Larson, Office of the Arts, at 703.746.5503 (VA Relay 711) or e-mail jimena.larson@alexandriava.gov.