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The Kent Arts Commission is committed to honoring the physical and conceptual aspects that comprise Herbert Bayer's "original intent." In as much as he created a physical place, he also created a model for interdisciplinary collaboration. In this spirit, the Kent Arts Commission asked a University of Washington Studio to collaborate with Kent Public Works to address new storm water regulations and vegetation management. The Studio also reviewed archival documents to clarify Bayer's vision for his project, as it was designed and as it has aged.

With tongue firmly in cheek, the channeling herbert project seeks contemporary comment on Bayer's design in the face of change. As part of the 25th Anniversary Earthworks Celebration, the Kent Arts Commission invited renown artists, landscape architects and historians to participate in the exhibit channeling herbert: earthworks, artworks, public works, Future phases of this project will include a documentary video and printed publication.

The Kent Arts Commission is also nominating the Earthworks for City Landmark Designation. Partnering with King County's Office of Historic Preservation brings the spirit of collaboration full circle, since the impetus for Bayer's Earthworks was King County's groundbreaking Earthworks: Land Reclamation as Sculpture symposium in 1979.