Lewiston Auburn Cultural Plan

Final Report

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Project Goals

1. Amplify quality of life with accessible lifelong learning in arts and culture. LA’s population is composed of high rates of young people and families, as well as high rates of elderly. Arts and cultural learning experiences have ripple effects including higher student SAT scores, social well-being, and enhanced quality of life.
2. Foster community cohesion & cultural understanding. With a population rich in ethnic diversity, LA has an opportunity to establish itself as a leader in cultural awareness and inclusivity by promoting and providing opportunities that celebrate LA’s unique cultures.
3. Bolster LA’s creative capital and entrepreneurial activity. As the community continues to face pressures of shifting economies LA can encourage workforce ingenuity by strengthening and building on its thriving network of artists and creative professionals.
4. Utilize arts & culture to enhance LA’s image to attract residents, tourism, & new investment. As one of Maine’s largest communities, LA is poised to position itself as a hub for cultural and creative activity by supporting existing assets and defining new and exciting opportunities for cultural engagement.
5. Further the position of arts & culture in local government. Cities around the world recognize the benefits brought by a thriving creative economy and are using arts and culture as tools for community revitalization and as a means of establishing local economic resilience.

Final Report

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