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Public art and infrastructure should be seen as partners in progress and not as competitive investments by communities, while still ensuring that safety and basic functionality remain the priority, especially during tight budgetary circumstances.

The principle of prioritising essential infrastructure must guide the community in its development. Essential services such as roads, bridges, water supply, and emergency services are responsible for protecting lives and providing the basis for economic development. It is hard to justify the use of funds for art in situations where the community is facing the issues of postponed maintenance or safety problems. The residents of the community would expect that core services must be provided before any decoration, and they would be right in it.

Nevertheless, art has no to be regarded as an unnecessary frill. Numerous studies and examples from the real life show that art creates identities, attracts tourists, supports local artists, and improves the feeling of care for neighborhoods. Effective solutions involve the process of integration. Many municipalities opt for the “percent-for-art” policy whereby art-related expenses comprise one or two percent of capital budgeting.

As in any other case, transparency and public participation are also important. The community should involve the public in decision making concerning the allocation of budgetary resources, and allow them to set up budgetary priorities. People would feel more inclined to support the use of funds for art when they know that infrastructure issues would be dealt with first.

A community must ensure that the investment in public art does not take away funds from critical infrastructure but that they are used complementarily, especially when budgets are tight.

First, remember that critical infrastructure comes first. Infrastructure such as water supply system, transport network, bridges, as well as emergency services protect lives and facilitate economic activity. It will be difficult for a community facing infrastructure backlog and safety concerns to invest in art. Citizens need to know that their lives and well-being take precedence.

This does not mean that public art is not needed. Research and experiences in many communities demonstrate that art strengthens the sense of identity of a community, promotes tourism, provides jobs for local artists, and gives neighborhoods a sense that they are taken care of. The best way to achieve this is by integrating art into infrastructure development projects. The policy of one to two percent "percent for art" adopted by many cities is a great example of how to incorporate art into infrastructure development without taking away money for repairs. Every new bridge, transit station, or plaza can be designed in an appealing manner with little additional cost.

Moreover, transparency and participation of citizens in the process of decision-making are also necessary for a successful policy of investing into infrastructure and art. If the citizens are given an opportunity to participate in the process and see that the community is taking care of its infrastructure needs, they will be more willing to support any public art project that will not only reflect local culture but also give them an identity.

Finally, the money should come from other sources. Community grants, private donations, sponsorships, and arts endowments can be utilized to pay for projects without using the money allocated for road or utility infrastructure development. Some temporary installations or community murals require minimal costs.