City of Bloomington Hometown Poetry Signs

Client City of Bloomington

Location Bloomington, MN

Contractor Archetype

Scope Design

Hometown Poetry is a part of the City of Bloomington’s neighborhood focus initiative and Creative Placemaking efforts. The City of Bloomington invited community members to submit poems to contribute to the project.

Our work comprised of design concepts and coordination of the fabrication and installation of four unique sculptural signs using the selected haiku-style poems for permanent outdoor displays in public areas in the City of Bloomington.

The structures consider location and setting, making the flower installations height-friendly to young visitors. The bright colors and varying shapes match the high-energy and vibrancy of the playground, making the sculptures seamlessly fit in and become a part of the “play” experience. The city is hoping to expand the experience to more of their 100+ parks!

Read all of the submitted poems here.

Locations:
Valley View Park, 9000 Portland Avenue South
Effa Playlot, 8330 4th Avenue South
Fenlason Park, 7901 1st Avenue South