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Smock Hop, 2005

People who come to a city want to know what makes the city special,” says Frazier Mueller. “What sets our city apart from other cities is that we have unique neighborhoods specific to Cleveland’s identity that are really rich in arts and culture.”

The U.S. Conference of Mayors thinks so too. Recently the association awarded one of five annual City Livability Awards to the Sparx project because (it’s) a catalyst for stimulating vibrant street life. To Frazier Mueller, it’s an award that’s been three years in the making. “It’s about finally saying, look, Cleveland can promote its neighborhoods around its art scene,” she says. “That’s the reason why it’s an arts and cultural destination.”