The Tiburon Parks & Open Space Commission on Monday voted to support a temporary public‑art installation proposed by the Heritage & Arts Commission while asking presenters to return with a revised plan that prioritizes higher‑visibility locations and avoids sites currently slated for construction.

Arjun Gupta, chair of the Heritage & Arts Commission, and vice chair Liz Feibush described "Word on the Street," a proposed six‑month installation by Los Angeles‑based artist Scott Froshower that repurposes street‑sign materials into positive affirmations and includes QR codes linking to a map of sign locations. "I like to imagine that people might walk past a sign and assume it is just typical mundane warning until that moment they recognize it as out of the ordinary," Gupta said during the presentation.

Gupta told commissioners the commission will fund the project and that the installation would use DOT‑spec materials. He said the array would total roughly 10 signs and that the target installation window is spring 2026. He also described safety and fabrication practices intended to avoid confusion with regulatory traffic signs and said the QR code would likely appear on a small plaque accompanying each sign.

Commissioners praised the idea but pressed for placement changes. Multiple commissioners urged placing at least one sign in a town hub — the ferry/shoreline area or a spot adjacent to high pedestrian traffic — while keeping the rest in discoverable park settings. Commissioners also asked staff and the Heritage & Arts Commission to avoid siting signs in parks that will be under renovation, specifically citing upcoming work at Cypress Hollow.

A resident who identified herself as a member of Parents for Parks and Rec told the commission she supported the proposal as family‑friendly and social‑media friendly but asked for higher‑visibility locations to ensure the investment reaches more people.

Following discussion, the commission moved, seconded and voted to support the concept and requested that the Heritage & Arts Commission return with an updated proposal that (1) explores one or more higher‑visibility site options, (2) removes or reconsiders placements in parks with near‑term construction, and (3) documents coordination with town staff and affected HOAs prior to presentation to the Town Council. The motion passed with an affirmative roll call and Commissioner Judge absent.

Next steps: Heritage & Arts will incorporate POST feedback and come back to the commission with a revised placement map and installation details before seeking a recommendation from the Town Council for a spring 2026 timeline.