Streetlight Banner Project
Summary
Commissioner Shastri said the new America's 250th anniversary streetlight banners are too small and dark to read from the street. Staff explained the pole dimensions fix the banner size, but the commission agreed to show full-size examples and tighten design criteria in any future round.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Replacing the poles for bigger banners isn't in the budget; future changes would mainly be about design criteria.
Residents and visitors would see clearer, more legible banners in any future round.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Art & Culture Commission - Sep 21, 2026
Commissioner Shastri said the new America's 250th anniversary streetlight banners are too small and dark to read from the street. Staff explained the pole dimensions fix the banner size, but the commission agreed to show full-size examples and tighten design criteria in any future round.
Art & Culture Commission - Mar 16, 2026
Staff updated the commission on the streetlight banner project, including criteria for a draft Request for Art soliciting designs.
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