California Bloom is a daily reminder that cities and places can and should have nice things- especially in the public realm. Designed by Nicole Alvarez of Handmade by Nicole, this project urges us to embrace creativity, play, place keeping and to lean into uncertainty by all means possible.
Investment in the public realm is critical to keep our cities lively, vibrant, and reflective of the communities they represent. In short, never underestimate the power of paint! Tactical urbanism can invigorate and breathe life into spaces that have historically been underutilized and foster ongoing activation.
PM: Blair Czarecki
Artist and onsite PM: Handmade by Nicole
This project renovated 17 underutilized benches along the Old Sacramento Waterfront's Promenade. Collaborative partners included the Blitzer Design Co., the City of Sacramento, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, an army of volunteers, and Artist Nicole Alvarez of Handmade By Nicole