Lafayette's Public Art Requirement

The Lafayette Municipal Code includes a public art requirement for new construction projects in commercial or multi-family residential zones within the downtown area. Developers can either install a public artwork on site—valued at no less than 1% of the final construction or renovation cost—or, if site conditions make installation infeasible, pay an in-lieu fee equal to that 1%.

To learn more, visit Chapter 6-26 of the Lafayette Municipal Code for details about the public art requirement and process.

For detailed information about the public art review process, visit Development Guidelines.

Public Art Requirement Collection

This page features links to all artworks commissioned through the City of Lafayette’s public art requirement. The Public Art Committee installed new standardized plaques for works completed since 2021, each featuring a QR code that links to information about the piece and the artist. These QR codes allow us to offer deeper context and insight into each work. As you explore Lafayette, simply scan a plaque's QR code and click on one of the links below to learn more about the art that catches your eye. We'll be adding more content and context over time, so check back for updates.

The following works of art were commissioned as part of the Public Art requirement:

Barr, Aileen, The Brant Mosaics (2025), 3664 Mount Diablo Blvd

Berry, Roger, Over Easy (2012), 3201 Mt Diablo Blvd

Bologna, Joe, Bird Row and Friendly Gathering (2022), 3408 Mt Diablo Blvd

Botero, Mariana, Komorebi (2025), 3742 Mt Diablo Blvd

Chistopherson, Elin, Red Bud Sprig (2017), Community Center, 500 St Mary’s Rd

Dannenfelser, Susan, Tree of Thanks (2012), Community Garden, 3932 Mt Diablo Blvd

Held, Archie, Water Sculpture (2013), 3454 Mt Diablo Blvd

Huether, Gordon, Blossoms (2016), 3800 Mt Diablo Blvd

Jensen, Clay, Binary Wall/Datum Line (2026), 950 Hough Ave

Long, JP, Primary - In Flight (2012), 210 Lafayette Circle

Mudgett, David, Resolve (2017), Roundabout

Stern, Alice, A Living Street (2020), 954 Mountain View

SZFM Design Studio, Art Bench (2012), 3624 Mt Diablo Blvd

Trautman, Ben, Shadow (2017), 3594 Mt Diablo Blvd

Trautman, Ben, Scales of Growth 1-4 (2018),1000 Dewing

True, Laurel, Fountain Mosaic (2007), 3597 Mt Diablo Blvd

WOWHAUS (Scott Constable & Ene Osteraas-Constable, Brant (2025), 3664 Mount Diablo Blvd

Projects Coming Soon:

Kinematics Lab, Dandelions

Coming Soon: Self-Guided Tours of Lafayette’s Public Art

Using the new artwork plaques, we are developing self-guided walking tours that will highlight public art throughout town—making it easier for residents and visitors alike to engage with Lafayette’s growing collection on their own schedule.