Boynton Beach targets crossroad near downtown for 'Pride Progress Flag' “They didn’t feel it was their place to approve something like this, and I explained to them that I appreciate the input, but I think it is our place as the City Commission to make the statement that this painting will,” said Boylston of the LGBTQ art installation expected to be unveiled in June.
However, the city was not required to undergo a public approval process because the painting does not fall under its definition of a mural.ĭespite the concerns, Boylston stressed that a symbol of LGBTQ Pride should have a place in the city.
'It was 'approved' by city commission consensus as a concept without a presentation which caused concern to the board.' 'This is a new type of art installation for the downtown community and will set a precedent for projects moving forward especially in the way it is being implemented,' the DDA board of directors wrote in a letter to the City Commission. While there was an outpouring of support for the painting, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority board of directors appeared to take issue with the approval process for the LGBTQ art installation.