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Orange County where opportunities like this are less concentrated <br />than other areas of the county. Floraffiti will hav e a broad range of <br />community impact, affecting great numbers of people who liv e and <br />v isit the downtown area through the eye-catching exposure of the <br />growing words. The words will be v isible for up to 3 months, <br />prov iding an opportunity for all who liv e, work, and v isit in <br />Hillsborough to generate a creativ e, memorable experience in their <br />own way and pace. <br />It prov ides an opportunity for intergenerational exchange and <br />collaboration through interv iewing and writing workshops, learning <br />how to document stories of the elders, the wisdom keepers of the <br />community. This project has the prov en ability to bridge gaps in <br />cultural fluency as defined by the ability to understand the basic <br />norms and perspectiv es of people from other cultures, recognize the <br />context and cues in how they communicate, and adapt and respond <br />in ways that help achiev e shared meaning, no matter the age, socio <br />economic, or cultural background. It is empowering for all who <br />engage with it at its v arious points, building deeper community <br />relationships <br />More specifically, for the participants, digging in the dirt and planting <br />their words deeply ingrains the metaphorical process in which they <br />are taking part. It is the green plants, like that of their v oice, rising <br />from a quiet place and brilliantly exposing to passerby’s the beauty <br />and strength that exists within the power of story. <br />Floraffiti fits in well with the Hillsborough’s Public Spaces Div ision’s <br />mission: <br />“Protecting and preserv ing Hillsborough’s small-town charm and <br />community character is a top priority for the town. Hillsborough <br />seeks to prov ide healthy public spaces that encourage relationships <br />and showcase the natural and cultural resources of the town. <br />The div ision uses placemaking strategies and sustainability <br />principles to ensure a healthy env ironment while also prov iding <br />inv iting spaces where citizens and v isitors can explore and <br />congregate. Connectiv ity and accessibility are key goals. The <br />div ision focuses on building accessible bicycle and pedestrian <br />connections between neighborhoods and area destinations. Because <br />beauty and function are integral parts of a well-built urban <br />env ironment, the div ision looks for opportunities to integrate public <br />art into the landscape.” <br />The project bridges and deepens relationships among participants <br />and audience members alike through creativ ely sharing stories that <br />may be v oiced for the first time and sav ed from being lost in an <br />unspoken history. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: C41BE79B-8E81-4908-831C-FBA80D3E041A