Design Council

Design Council Board Members

• Tim Austin
• Brad Biddle
• Ron Doty
• Barry George
• Melissa Gregory
• Rob Hartman
• Julie Hedrick
• Tom D. Montgomery
• Patricia McDonnell
• Craig Rhodes
• Stan Shelden
• Kurt Skinner
• Mike Thompson
• Dave Wells
• Todd Whipple

Who

The Art and Design Review Board (Design Council) was formed by ordinance to advise the City Council on matters of aesthetic excellence of Wichita’s built environment. The Design Council consists of 15 design professionals from 5 separate disciplines including architects, landscape architects, engineers, artists (including one graphic design member) and citizens-at-large.

What

The Design Council hopes to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Wichita by establishing the highest aesthetic standards possible. The Design Council reviews Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) projects and makes recommendations to the City on projects which should be considered for enhancement and to ensure adequate funding for CIP projects.

When & Where

The Design Council meets the third Wednesday of each month at 11am at the CityArts building.

Why

The Design Council established guidelines for the City to use when beginning the phase of new projects. These guidelines serve a dual purpose of creating a consistent visual image while saving maintenance and labor costs. The Design Council reviews projects in the early stages of development and makes recommendations on enhancements, adequate budgets, and compliance with the established guidelines. Review by the Design Council professionals encourages consultants/designers to find innovative cost-effective solutions to create memorable public spaces and to set higher design standards as a result of review by their peers.

Questions

E-mail Bernadette Bradshaw at bbradshaw@wichita.gov or call (316) 462-2787 x797.