Are you a local artist? Join City of Somerville staff for a forum for local artists as part of SomerVision2040 on Thursday, June 13 beginning at 6:00 p.m. We’ll discuss your concerns and ideas about how the city can better support our arts and creative economy. The forum will be held at the Lowell St. VNA, 259 Lowell St. (park on Lowell St.).

Ten years ago our community brought together its biggest and best ideas to write SomerVision2030, the city’s comprehensive plan for 2010-2030, and it has helped guide our work since. Now is the time to improve upon that plan, to measure our progress, add new ideas, and extend the vision to 2040. Some of our best initiatives, like SomerViva, SomerStreets, ArtBeat, Nibble and Inclusionary Zoning came up during the previous SomerVision process. Come share your thoughts and your big idea could be next!

Learn more at www.SomerVision2040.com and if you have any questions email us at planning@somervillema.gov. Anyone can also share their opinions by filling out our online survey at www.SomerVision2040.com/participate.

Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the City’s Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Nency Salamoun, at 617-625- 6600 x2323 or nsalamoun@somervillema.gov.