Since 2007, The City of Calgary’s Utilities & Environmental Protection (UEP) Department had been initiating and supporting ground breaking public art. These projects were usually highly integrated and realized through extensive interdisciplinary collaboration. Engineers, artists, architects, and City staff were working together to increase Calgarians’ understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of our most sustainable resource, the Bow River and its watershed.

This interview shares the experiences and insights of City of Calgary staff from UEP about incorporating public art into projects.