5.4.1 Introduction

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Active celebration of a community’s art, culture, and heritage is an essential tool for the continued growth and revitalization of a city. Even as a relatively young city, Surprise has strong ties to the past with farming, housing, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad built in 1892, and US 60/Grand Avenue placing Surprise as the northwest gateway to the Valley of the Sun. Surprise can build on this as well as the long gone native tribes, growing Hispanic culture, and the existing retirement communities. Beyond celebrations of community and culture, Surprise will look to increase both performance art and physical art pieces. These arts will provide a further celebration of the community, and instill pride throughout the city.

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