CORINTH CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR BENCH ART
CORINTH, TX, July 18, 2023 - The City of Corinth is seeking artists to create murals on bench seating in the new community park, The Commons at Agora. The Commons at Agora will be an iconic gathering space that serves as a central hub for community activities, events, and festivals that will enhance Corinth’s quality of life and Agora’s reputation as a vibrant downtown district. The project will introduce residents and visitors of Corinth to local artists’ talents, while providing visual attractions that create more interesting, inviting open spaces by accomplishing the following four goals:
- to beautify the community of Corinth by incorporating public art into open spaces,
- to engage residents and passersby by providing attractive, art-filled seating areas,
- to endorse arts and culture, as a powerful tool to build a stronger community,
- to provide art-based opportunities for local artists showcasing their talents.
The benches were generously donated by Canvus, a manufacturer of products made from retired wind turbine blades. For years, Canvus has been working with the renewable energy industry to find a long-term, scalable solution to these recycled wind turbine blades. Each blade can be reimagined into 45-50 products, extending their lifespan by 20-40 years. Canvus’ mission is to inspire communities around “sustainability in motion” by uniting retired materials to create exceptional products.
How to Apply
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and live in Corinth, or in the Lake Cities area. Minors over the age of 13 years old can also submit an application with parental approval. A committee will choose the artist using the following criteria: Creativity of design, artistic excellence, prior experience with outdoor murals, and how imaginatively the theme is communicated.
Applicants must visit the City of Corinth website at cityofcorinth.com/artists. The online application form must be submitted by August 25, 2023.
CORINTH, TX, July 18, 2022: After much anticipation, the City of Corinth invites the community to the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Commons at Agora, on Friday, July 22, 2022, at 9:00 am at Corinth City Hall.
Design elements and amenities of the Commons were defined by the Corinth residents in 2021 through surveys and meetings. The Commons at Agora will feature a stage, splash pad, playground, boardwalk and food trucks. This project includes the realignment and extension of N. Corinth Street to Corinth Pkwy with a roundabout at Walton Drive. The park will also be framed by the construction of two new streets, Agora Way and Main Street.
“The groundbreaking of the Commons at Agora project is a monumental day for the residents of Corinth,” stated Mayor Bill Heidemann. “The park will be the catalyst for the Agora at Corinth, while creating a unique downtown district that our community has longed for and will provide the services and amenities desired by our current and future residents, businesses and visitors”.
The Commons at Agora will be an iconic gathering space that serve as a central hub for community activities, events, and festivals that will enhance Corinth’s quality of life and Agora’s reputation as a vibrant downtown district.
Agora at Corinth is one of the community’s larger-scale investments. The Agora at Corinth will have a central and dynamic gathering space that will be defined by exciting shopping, dining, and living opportunities with a local flair. Drawing from its ancient Greek origins, Agora means “marketplace”, and this gathering space will reimagine the meaning of marketplace by infusing an elevated, modern, Texas-twist that is distinctly, Corinth. The Agora at Corinth will encompass mixed-use, retail, residential, entertainment and higher education all in one place.
The project is slated for completion in the fall of 2023.
This project includes the realignment of N. Corinth Street, construction of a roundabout at Walton Drive and N. Corinth Street, construction of Agora Way and Main Street and a significant amount of drainage improvements related to the street infrastructure.
The construction opinion of probable cost was roughly $7 million however the estimate was prior to the recent cost inflation.
The City of Corinth solicited bids in May and received one incomplete bid for construction.
The City re-bid the project and opened bids on June 24th. The low bidder was DDM Construction. Staff has performed the due diligence of verifying the contractor’s capabilities and are confident that they will be able to perform the work.
On July 7, 2021, the City Council met and discussed the contract amendment with Byrne Construction for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Commons at Agora Project.
On July 1, 2021, the City selected Byrne Construction Services as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Commons at Agora Park. The CMAR is a delivery method which entails a commitment by the Construction Manager to deliver the project within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) which is based on the construction documents and specifications at the time of the GMP plus any reasonably inferred items or tasks. The CMAR’s primary responsibility is to manage and control construction costs to not exceed the GMP. Contractually any costs exceeding the GMP that are not change orders are the financial liability of the CMAR. Byrne received bids for the construction of the Commons at Agora on March 29, 2022. Based on bids received, Byrne has established a guaranteed Maximum Price of $11,325,932.
The City Council approved the contract amendment authorizing Byrne Construction services in an amount not to exceed $11,325,932.
The GMP Presentation can be viewed here: https://www.cityofcorinth.com/engineering/project/commons-agora
The Corinth City Council met on Thursday, July 1, 2021, to discuss the architecture, design, and construction of the Commons at Agora.
A contract was approved with Architexas for the architectural design of the Commons at Agora in the amount of $346,960.00.
A contract was approved with Jones|Carter to add the engineering site design of the Commons at Agora in the amount of $393,240.00 for a total contract price of $921,690 for design of the streets and park civil infrastructure.
A contract was approved with TBG Partners for the architectural design of the Commons at Agora in the amount of $394,400 and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
A contract was approved with Byrne Construction Services for the Construction Manager at Risk for the Commons at Agora for a preconstruction services amount of $7,500, a Construction Services Fee of 3.50%., General Conditions amount of $428,431.00 for a total proposal of $610,931.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
To watch the city council meeting, visit the link here: https://corinthtx.new.swagit.com/videos/128782
The Corinth City Council met on Thursday, April 15, 2021, to view a presentation from TBG Partners about the Commons at Agora Master Plan.
This plan was approved by City Council, and has entered into the early stages of design!
To view the Approved Master Plan, click the link here: Commons at Agora Master Plan
Today, City Officials launched a month-long engagement process asking for the community's help in designing a new community gathering space in Corinth.
Residents can weigh in by taking an online survey at mycorinth.com/Agora or by attending one of two Town Hall events:
- First Event – February 20, 9:00am, Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway & Virtual
- Second Event – February 23, 6:00pm, Virtual Only
Those planning to participate virtually may access the meeting online for the dates above at CityofCorinth.com/RemoteSession.
Corinth residents have consistently voiced that the community desires more local dining and shopping options and a distinct downtown area to gather. To make Corinth more attractive to these types of businesses, the City plans to invest in designing and developing a signature community gathering space. The space, known as The Commons at Agora, will provide ample opportunities for people to recreate, relax, and gather. However, the specific elements of the space will be defined by Corinth residents.
The City plans to gather input from residents throughout February and work closely with TBG Partners to create a bold master plan of the new community gathering space, which is planned to be released in early March. This comes on the heels of City Council approving a contract with TBG Partners to facilitate the master planning process for a signature open space in the heart of Corinth.
"This is an opportunity for our residents to create something really special, something that fits the specific needs of our community," said City Manager Bob Hart. "Additionally, it will act as a catalyst to bring in more of the amenities and businesses our community wants."
About The Commons at Agora
The Commons at Agora is envisioned to be an iconic gathering space that will inform future mixed-use development on the surrounding properties to create a true downtown district, Agora, while serving as a central hub for community activities, events, and festivals. This dynamic space will be defined by exciting shopping, dining, and living opportunities with a local flair. Drawing from its ancient Greek origins, Agora means “marketplace”, and this gathering space will reimagine the meaning of marketplace by infusing an elevated, modern, Texas-twist that is distinctly, Corinth. Learn more at www.mycorinth.com/Agora.
About TBG Partners
A distinguished landscape architecture and planning firm, TBG Partners utilizes creativity and placemaking expertise to create memorable settings and elevate environments from ordinary to extraordinary. By developing and articulating the story of the place, TBG creates multifaceted environments that provide meaning and introduce elements of nature into life’s moments. The resulting places harmoniously unite artful design with context, purpose and vision.
Founded in 1987 and staffed by more than 115 dedicated professionals, TBG Partners is a landscape architecture and planning firm that works on diverse projects at all scales. An employee-owned corporation, TBG has enjoyed consistent growth over the years and currently has offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
