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Introduction 3 Cary has been designated by numerous community magazines as one of the most desirable places to live. Introduction Cary is a remarkable place. With its lush green backdrop, a diverse and well - educated community, and public programs steeped in cultural arts and sustainability, it is no wonder that Cary has b een designated by numerous community magazines as one of the most desirable places to live. Public art plays an important role in this landscape by animating the public realm and providing meaningful and artistic expressions of community themes and valu es. The 2001 Public Art Master Plan (2001 PAMP) launched Cary's first Public Art Program, providing the foundation for the current program, including public policies, guidelines and recommended public art opportunities. While that document has produced a successful program, Cary's continued growth and development, as well as new and innovative public art techniques, indicate a need to revisit the Plan. Through an extensive community outreach process and analysis of current and best practices, this 2012 Public Art Master Plan (2012 PAMP) has been prepared to provide an even stronger Public Art Program that responds to the needs of the community and pro - actively shapes Cary's visual and social environment. Public art continues to make Cary a more livable , inventive and enjoyable place to live, work and play. This Master Plan provides the direction for Cary's second decade of a successful Public Art Program.