Beautify the City
Beautify the City – Promote Bicycling
We propose that all bicycle retail outlets be provided with at least one bicycle rack with First Nations art.
Opportunity
Vancouver is has a magnificant First Nations cultural heritage. The Totem Pole is unique to the West Coast and provides for a very functional and cost effective bike stand if an I-beam or recycled rubber is used. If bicycle retailers across Vancouver used this style of bike stand it would be an innovative and effective promotion tool.
We propose retail stores cover ¼ of the costs, manufacturers ¾ of the cost, and the City installs them free of charge. Manufacturer, the City’s and store owners who finance the bike stand sculptures will have their name engraved in the side of the sculpture with the name of the artist.