This report details the reasons for the loss of Community Bridge and outlines a way to bring this powerhouse public artwork back online.

This checklist was compiled after reviewing a Maryland municipality's public art policy as expressed in its handbook, and noting the most obvious gaps. It serves as a quick gauge to determine how closely the public art program and policies of a municipality align with established professional standards, and underlines the need to engage a veteran public art consultant with deep policy expertise when developing public art policy. Does your program meet these essential indicators? If not, your public art policy may be due for a comprehensive professional overhaul!

(because 10 wasn't enough for America's favorites) 1. No Criteria, No Problem! Don’t publish standards for artistic excellence, durability, or context fit. Let taste and politics decide. Outcome: A collection that can’t be defended when anyone asks, “Why this?”