What Does It Mean? – Arts and Creativity • Austin’s live music and arts scene is a cornerstone of the city’s identity. • Creative industries are an important element of the city’s economy and can be leveraged for additional economic growth. • The arts and creative community struggles with issues of funding, affordable and appropriately sized performance and practice space, housing, health and healthcare, and quality of life issues. • City and private funding for local arts facilities and programs is critical to the ongoing strength of the arts in Austin. • Lower-income communities may not have adequate opportunities to participate in Austin’s arts programs and events. • Workforce development programs need to provide job training for technological, arts-related occupations. Data sources: City of Austin Community Inventory, CreateAustin Cultural Master Plan.
Kayakers paddle near the historic Seaholm power plant on Lady Bird Lake.
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