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INCREASINGLY DIVERSE <br />The country as a whole is getting more diverse, <br />and Elk River is no exception. This demographic <br />shift means recreation programming and <br />facilities face changing demands. Unique <br />activities and preferred sports will continue <br />to increase, and along with racial and ethnic <br />diversity comes an increased desire for multi - <br />generational interaction. <br />Draft 11.25.14 <br />ART <br />Public art is extending beyond fixed objects <br />and building enhancements to include festivals, <br />artists -in- residence, temporary installations, <br />and projects associated with environmental <br />stewardship, education, or social service <br />endeavors. There is a growing interest among <br />artists and arts organizations to reach audiences <br />outside of traditional venues and increase <br />access to the arts by all people. Non - artists are <br />also recognizing and demanding the value and <br />quality of life improvements that come along <br />with investments in public art. Communities <br />are incorporating public art —as well as arts and <br />cultural programming —into parks and other <br />public spaces. <br />F9O I <br />V <br />Chapter 2: Trends 10 <br />