To / Destinataire	Transportation Committee and Community and Protective Services Committee / Comité des transports et au Comité des services communautaires et de protection	File/N° de fichier: ACS2012-COS-PWS-0002
From / Expéditeur	General Manager / Directeur général, Public Works Department / Services des travaux publics	Contact/Personne-ressource: John Manconi General Manager / Directeur général Public Works Department / Services des travaux publics 613-580-2424 Ext. 21110 John.Manconi@ottawa.ca
Subject / Objet	Paint It Up Program 2011 Annual Program Results – Information Report Programme à Vos Pinceaux Résultats du Programme de 2011 Rapport d’information	Date: 13January 2012 le 13 janvier 2012

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this memo is to provide an annual update to Council on the 2011 results of the Paint It Up Program as directed by Council on September 9, 2009 through the following motion:

“That a Youth Engagement Mural Program be established in partnership with Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) to support youth and community groups to implement murals in neighbourhoods experiencing high incidence of graffiti vandalism, at an annual cost of $50,000, subject to approval of funding in the 2010 Operating Budget.”

The Paint It Up Program was launched on March 1, 2010 in partnership with Crime Prevention Ottawa to support youth and community groups in the implementation of outdoor murals in neighbourhoods experiencing high graffiti vandalism. 2011 was the second year of program implementation. The mural program was well received in both years.

DISCUSSION:

The Paint It Up Program’s goal is to support youth, business owners, property owners and community groups who want to implement murals in neighbourhoods experiencing a high incidence of graffiti vandalism. Outdoor murals help manage graffiti vandalism, enhance beautification, support local arts and culture, contribute to economic development and engage at-risk youth. It is one component of the Graffiti Management Strategy.

Application Process

Crime Prevention Ottawa’s role is to work with community service agencies on their applications, host two information sessions to promote the program and help create partnerships.

The City’s role is to consult with agencies with regards to mural location and proposed sketches, coordinate the appropriate City Departments’ approvals, and to also help create partnerships.

Allocations Process and Decision Making

Crime Prevention Ottawa created an Allocations Committee consisting of representatives from the arts community, neighbourhood associations, the Graffiti Management Program (Public Works Department, By-law and Regulatory Services Branch and Ottawa Police), Building Codes Services Branch, Recreation and Community Services Branch, Cultural Services Division and Crime Prevention Ottawa. All applications were reviewed and scored according to five key factors:

· Youth engagement;

· Crime and graffiti prevention;

· Community arts and beautification;

· Community engagement; and,

· Budget and lead agency.

Program Results:

Year	Application Information	Funding
2011	· 17 applications were received for a total amount requested of $99,860.40. · 10 applications met the selection criteria and were accepted by the Allocations Committee. · The program engaged a total of 214 youth.	$50,000.00
2010	· 13 applications were received for a total amount requested of $80,747.00. · 9 applications met the selection criteria and were accepted by the Allocations Committee. · The program engaged a total of 126 youth.	$50,000.00

2011 Approved Murals

The chart below identifies the agencies, title and description of the murals developed as part of the 2011 Paint It Up Mural Program. Photos of the final murals for each agency are available by visiting the Crime Prevention Ottawa web site: English or French.

2011 Paint it Up Program
Agency	Project Title, Description and Status Update	Amount
Centretown Community Health Centre	“Beautiful Bank Street” Centretown Community Health Centre partnered with Operation Come Home, Ottawa Urban Arts, and local businesses to beautify and reduce graffiti on a wall at 409 Cooper Street (corner of Bank Street). The artists, from Ottawa Urban Arts, worked with a group of youth mentors to develop images that reflect the diversity of our community, including cultural diversity. They incorporated pre-mural arts programming, so that the 20 youth that participated in the program developed painting skills, and garnered experience working in a team environment. There have been no new graffiti tags since the mural was installed. As this wall has definitely been a frequent victim of tagging and graffiti, this is a positive sign.	$5,000
Lowertown Community Resource Centre	“Our Story-Our Space-Lowertown Youth” The mural was designed collaboratively by 12 youth participants and professional artists from Ottawa Urban Arts, in consultation with community members and painted on the outside walls of the entrance to the Youth Centre at 201 Friel Street. It will serve to revitalize a crucial public space for youth in Lowertown. Centrally located in the community (adjacent to an elementary school yard), the youth centre Beausoleil entrance had frequent problems with vandalism and drug use. Since the mural process started, there have been no new instances of graffiti or tagging. The agency believes that the mural has prevented new graffiti-tagging on the wall.	$4,800
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre	“Our Stories - Our Treasures @ the Library” The mural is located on the North Gloucester Branch of the Ottawa Public Library wall facing the Earl Armstrong arena at 2036 Ogilvie Road. This is adjacent to the parking lot and is visible to not only library patrons but also those who use the facilities at the arena and at the splash wave pool. This area is one where the windows had been etched and where teens congregate. Libraries are all about stories and some can be portrayed through murals. The project engaged 6 young artists, who previously displayed their work in inappropriate areas and instead told the stories of this community by painting a mural that can be seen by those who come to the Library. Since the mural was installed, there have been no new instances of graffiti.	$5,200
Operation Come Home	“Our Creative Hands” The mural site is at 150 Gloucester Street. This project provided 13 homeless and at-risk youth an opportunity to paint a graffiti wall in Ottawa and to showcase their talents in a more positive method. The youth that gain access to Operation Come Home (OCH) are those that did not have the ability to use their creative talents as they could not afford art supplies, did not have a place to illustrate their talents, did not have adequate space to do art projects and did not have the knowledge and mentoring. Many of the OCH youth “tag” areas of Ottawa such as local businesses and are often being confronted by law enforcement officers. This site had frequent vandalism issues, forcing the owner to spend on average $200.00 per month on removal. There has been no new instance of graffiti since the mural was installed.	$6,000
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre	“Creative Community, Creating Change!” This project brought together 55 youth from low-income communities in the west-end who were engaged with the Pathways to Education Program, professional artists from Ottawa Urban Arts, and staff from the United Neighbours initiative to produce a beautiful and inspiring piece of public art. Youth were engaged around issues of crime prevention, trust-building among neighbours, breaking down barriers of stereotypes and prejudices, and taking responsibility for one’s neighbourhood. They participated in producing a public mural in their community at the Carefor site at 2924 Carling Avenue. The senior clients of Carefor participated in the youth-led community assessment, and built relationships with the youth throughout the program. The mural was installed in late November and to date no tagging has occurred. The agency believes that with the youth, local businesses and community involvement that the mural will remain a piece of art for all to appreciate and speak of.	$5,000
Ottawa West End Community Chaplaincy	“Moment of Truth” This project provided a leadership development opportunity for at-risk youth in the Morrison Gardens neighbourhood at 985A Morrison Drive. By pairing an artist mentor from the Ottawa School of Art with a Community Youth Worker, the project encouraged 9 youth to develop ideas concerning community safety in addition to activities and exercises that inspire a sense of neighbourhood pride. The project took place in and on a portable that has been targeted for tagging, graffiti, and other vandalism. It took place over 6 weeks and allowed young people to express a vision for their community that is articulated through the mural. Guest speakers and employment resources provided through the Community House also offered aid in the aspect of youth leadership development. No new instances of graffiti have occurred on the wall where the mural was installed.	$4,000
Richard Pfaff Alternate Program (Ottawa Carleton District School Board)	“Richard Pfaff Alternate Program Mural project” The Richard Pfaff Alternate Program mural project was an initiative that involved 7 students in the creation of a public mural at 160 Percy Street. The aim was to deter the current acts of vandalism and engage students and community members in a meaningful discussion around personal and social responsibility with a particular focus on graffiti. Students that participated partnered with artists from Ottawa Urban Arts to consult, design, create and celebrate a mural which reflects their vision as well as addresses any community concerns. The project was run with student volunteers who were credited with volunteer hours and/or received partial school credit for their participation. The project was supervised by teacher volunteers. The mural was painted on boards that are to be placed on an outdoor wall. The project was completed at the end of November, but has not yet been installed. Therefore the intended wall had been tagged. Once the mural is installed it is anticipated that the tagging will stop.	$5,000
Riverside Park Community Recreation Association	“Riverside Park Community (RPC) - Utility Box Project” This collaboration was between the Riverside Park Community Recreation Association, Christie Lake Kids, and Utility Box owners such as Bell Canada to bring public art to Riverside Park, and discourage graffiti on utility boxes in the neighbourhood. Inspired by a theme chosen by members of the community, 40 youth proposed designs for mounting on the utility boxes. The youth leads were encouraged to document the project on a photo blog and share their experiences. Project representatives selected the final designs and the selected designs were printed on polymer and mounted on the utility boxes located at: 723 Fielding Drive (near Fielding Drive Public School) 2617 Flannery (near Ramsgate) 1024 Walkley (at Airport Parkway) 2957 McCarthy Road (at Provost) To date, there have been no new instances of graffiti.	$5,000
Vanier Community Service Centre	“Vanier Mural” To address graffiti vandalism in Vanier, a collective of community partners lead by the Vanier Community Services Centre (VCSC) in collaboration with Louis’ Pizza restaurant implemented an outdoor mural in the community at Louis’ Pizza at 181 McArthur Avenue, where graffiti/tags were often found. The 19 youth participants, some from the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, learned about alternative ways to prevent crime and encouraged their engagement and artistic contribution to the community. In the past, the site of Louis’ Pizza had been targeted by graffiti (including adjacent structures, such as the garbage station). So far, there has not been any new graffiti on the wall of the mural.	$5,000
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa	“Loud and Proud Street Art” A group of high-risk Youth Services Bureau youth created a mural at 147 Besserer Street, in the heart of the downtown core within a city block that is frequently travelled by tourists and everyday citizens of Ottawa. The Youth Services Bureau recently completed extensive building renovations at the proposed mural site to its existing structure that serves some of the most high risk youth living within the City of Ottawa. This mural project supported the completion of a plan to update and create not only a more welcoming environment for our clients but to serve to enhance the beautification of the downtown core. This project engaged 30 youth, 3 children and brought together existing young graffiti artists that are often engaged in creating unwanted tagging both around the city and to building structures. Partnering with the Ottawa Urban Arts helped educate the young graffiti artists on the impacts of their tagging and in turn provided them with a planned location to create some art that they can feel a sense of pride in. The mural was installed the first week of January 2012.	$5,000
	Total:	$50,000

NEXT STEPS:

The Public Works Department and Crime Prevention Ottawa will administer the 2012 Paint It Up Program. Applications will be available February 21, 2012 and the deadline to submit is April 4, 2012.

Should you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Leslie Vanclief, Program Manager, Stakeholder Relations at 613 580-2424, ext 27945 or Nancy Worsfold, Executive Director, Crime Prevention Ottawa at 613 580-2424, ext 28518.

Original signed by

John Manconi

c.c. Deputy City Manager, City Operations

Coordinator, Transportation Committee
Program Manager, Strategic Support and Stakeholder Relations

Executive Director, Crime Prevention Ottawa