“As a citizen of Nashville, you want to take pride in your city. Putting the finishing touches on Musica will raise the profile of our dynamic, growing city.”
Desmond Child, Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter and Producer
Surrounding property owners see the project’s vision. They understand that unprecedented growth means that we must thoughtfully design and create more open space for the health and well-being of citizens and visitors alike.
At this moment in time, the Fountains project—an international symbol celebrating music, art and civic space—is something we can all come together to support.
City support, the urgent need to provide more public spaces, safety concerns around the current roundabout design, all of these factors dictate that the time is now!
Please join us to raise funds and complete Nashville’s most inviting public space.
WHY NOW?
The city’s growth has placed new demands on its public spaces. More than ever, visitors and Nashvillians crave beautiful places to gather, relax, converse and think. The sense of connectedness and pride such spaces offer are essential to healthy city living.
Since Musica was unveiled the Nashville Urban Area population has increased more than 65 percent. In the same time frame, Nashville’s park system has grown approximately 40 percent. Despite impressive gains, the city’s green spaces are not keeping up with our phenomenal population growth. Rapidly increasing Midtown and Downtown building density means it is critical to capture and preserve open spaces now.
The city currently plans to reconfigure Buddy Killen Circle, offering the opportunity for a coordinated and cost-effective project. This important component of our public-private partnership is a driving force behind the timing of the Fountains’ installation. NDOT’s priority for the roundabout is safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers as well as improved traffic flow. Fountains of Musica plans to contribute to increased safety and improved traffic flow, while creating an iconic and inviting public gathering space.
As Nashville’s international profile grows, the city calls for a symbol consistent with its creative and intellectual energy, one which provides inspiration for generations to come. The completed project will include enhanced park space, new green space, amphitheater seating, and a redesigned roundabout in addition to three glorious fountains.
“To preserve this invaluable workforce, it is imperative to invest in robust cultural infrastructure.”
Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville