Master Planning is crucial to the success of Public Art programs and projects. A Master Planning approach can sets the tone, establish relationships, identify opportunities, avoid pitfalls, and inspire outcomes. The considered up-front work of a Master Planner carries through to the successful realization of meaningfull Public Art.

A team of designers can realize opportunities and avoid problems that individuals may not recognize. Design Teams often include planners, architects, developers and fabricators along with public art professionals. In many instances the variables, complexity and ramifications of a project necessitate a Design Team approach.

An Early Integration approach insures the relevance and appropriateness of Public Art design. Getting artists on-board early and establishing professional relationships is important for the "fit" of public art projects. Incorporating Artist's drawings into construction documents can result in the seemless integration that is characteristic of inspired design.

Site Responsive design work is sensitive to its context and its audience. This approach distinguishes Public Art practice with the intention of "belonging" to a site and engaging the site's users. Site Responsive Public Art becomes relevant and meaningfull by adressing its audience's situation and concerns.