Project Name: DTP Welcome Mural
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
DDA or CID
What is the entity’s name:
City of Plymouth Downtown Development Authority
What downtown area or business corridor does it serve?
Downtown Plymouth
Website URL
http://www.downtownplymouth.org
Twitter Handle:
@dwntownplymouth
Facebook Handle:
Downtown Plymouth Michigan
Instagram Handle:
@downtownplymouth
What is the name of the primary contact for this entity’s application/project?
Sam Plymale
What are their preferred pronouns?
He/him/his
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Where will your project take place? (please include city/village too)
Downtown Plymouth Michigan
Anticipated project launch date
October 15, 2023
Briefly describe your project idea including your role and any project partners.
The Plymouth DDA is working with artist Lisa Littell to transform an old storage area in our Central Parking Deck into a mural that will greet visitors as they park. The mural will be adjacent to our current Plymouth Art Walk and will further activate and enhance the unused area.
How do you plan to spend the $5,000 microgrant? Please list and explain the items, services, fees, expertise, etc. that you plan to purchase.
The microgrant will be used in its entirety for the artists renderings, materials and work on the project.
Will your project require special permits from the community you are in? For example, anything that requires a street closure or installing a permanent art piece will likely require a special permit from your local governing body or zoning board. If your project is funded, the MML Foundation is happy to help you navigate that process. Please note that all applicants must obtain any necessary permits for their projects, if selected for funding.
No
Rachel’s Notes about the Project
Reviewed 4.20.23. Confirmed member status. Confirmed artist. Artist will be paid. Confirmed businesses are downtown and local. Confirmed LOS. Confirmed project location is viable.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Why does your community need this project?
The Plymouth DDA Board has identified a lack of art in our downtown business district and has been working on initiatives to increase the artistic offerings, especially in unused areas of the downtown.
How will you engage your community in this project?
Although we have a design chosen for the background of the mural, the DDA plans to engage our businesses, residents and visitors to help choose relevant landmarks that should be included on the mural. After activation, the DDA plans to host a selfie contest in front of the mural where visitors will be able to win gift cards from local merchants.
What do you hope to achieve through this project?
We hope to continue to activate unused areas of the downtown to promote the diverse artistic culture of Plymouth and our surrounding communities. One of the DDA’s 5-year strategic plan goals/tasks is to “improve ambiance and business engagement via artwork” and this project will complete this strategic goal task.
How will the project celebrate the community’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
This project is intended to engage more of our youth to create fun spaces to create social media selfies, TikTok posts and YouTube videos. We hope this project will create a background for magical content creation.
What resources do you already have to make this project successful? Resources could include things like time, partners, expertise, donated goods/materials/space, matching funds, and more. Please approximate the in-kind value if possible.
The DDA/City of Plymouth owns the space that we will be using for the mural. The DDA intends to spend up to $5,000 above what the grant wouldn’t cover for the project. DDA staff will also be spending time promoting the unveiling and using the mural for future contests.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist First and Last Name:
Lisa Littell
Artist Website (If Applicable): https://www.instagram.com/lisa.littell/?hl=af
Artist Instagram Handle
@lisa.littell
Describe the artist’s or artists’ work. This is not about credentials—what do they do as an artist?
Lisa is one of the premier municipal mural and storefront artists in metro Detroit.
How will the artist be involved in this project?
With guidance from DDA Staff and some community input, Lisa will have full artistic control over the project.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS
Business 1: Business Name:
Sun & Snow
Business 1: Business Type:
Retail
Business 1: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Rob Parent
Business 1: Physical Location Address
388 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170
Business 1: Twitter Handle (If Applicable)
Business 1: Facebook Page Link (If Applicable)
Business 1: Instagram Handle (If Applicable)
How will this partner be involved in the project?
Sun & Snow will help promote the project.
Business 2: Business Name:
Hub Realty Solutions
Business 2: Business Type:
Service
Business 2: Business Owner First and Last Name:
Shelby Fulkerson
Business 2: Business Physical Location Address:
829 Penniman Plymouth, MI 48170
Business 2: Twitter Handle (If Applicable)
Business 2: Facebook Page Link (If Applicable)
Business 2: Instagram Handle (If Applicable)
How will this second partner be involved in the project?
Hub will help with promotion of the project.
Do you have additional partners (business, non-profit, etc.)?
No
What are their names?
What role(s) will they have in the project?
Are they located within the same downtown or business district as the project?
Will your local municipal government be involved in the project? If so, how?
Yes. We will have the Mayor, City Commissioners and other City administrators at the ribbon cutting.
Please upload a letter of support on letterhead for your project from your local governing body (mayor, city/village manager, city/village council member).
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IMAGE UPLOADS
Image Caption 1 (if any): Garage 1 (Before)
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Image Caption 2 (if any): Garage 2 (Before)
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Image Caption 3 (if any): Garage 3 (Before)
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Image Caption 4 (if any): Preliminary Design Options. Final renderings would include community driven logos/landmarks/etc. with a finalized background choice.
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Image Caption 5 (if any): wide shot of lower level of parking deck showing storage area
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