The City of Littleton engaged Keen Independent to create an Arts and Culture Master Plan to guide the City in supporting its creatives and enhancing the community's quality of life through arts and culture.

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A recording of Keen Independent's public presentation to the Arts and Culture Board can be accessed here. The presentation runs from 7:37 to 39:43.

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To complete the Arts and Culture Master Plan, Keen Independent conducted:

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• Background research, which includes learning about Littleton's history and heritage;
• Mapping and inventory of existing assets and placemaking;
• In-person and virtual public engagement;
• Assessment of the community’s arts and culture needs; and
• Analysis of other relevant plans and how the Arts and Culture Master Plan can contribute to community initiatives.

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Study team

‍Keen Independent is a national research firm with expertise in arts and culture, equity and economics. Alex Keen, Keen Independent Principal, led the study.

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Schedule

‍The study launched in June 2024 and was completed in December 2024.