Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

"A community’s physical form, rather than its land uses, is its most intrinsic and enduring characteristic." [Katz, EPA] This blog focuses on place and placemaking and all that makes it work--historic preservation, urban design, transportation, asset-based community development, arts & cultural development, commercial district revitalization, tourism & destination development, and quality of life advocacy--along with doses of civic engagement and good governance watchdogging.

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Mural Arts program in Philly

28546590_45fa2b9f7e_bMural at 21st and Chesnut Streets, Philadelphia. Flickr Photo by Philanthropoid.

Dan responded to my Beautiful Decay piece, commenting about the difference between graffiti and art-murals-community-building. I wholeheartedly agree. Public art is a big interest of mine, and I am more interested in the mural end of things, rather than the painted cows or elephants (although I am more okay with functional public art like benches).

Benches, Public Art, Tinley Park, ChicagoSteven Heff waits for a bus on a bench decorated with a Laurel and Hardy theme on Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park. Twenty-five benches are decorated along five blocks. (Chicago Tribune photo by Ed Wagner)

Anyway, John MacDonald, from Philadelphia's Mural Arts program writes--

Philadelphia magazine's 2005 Best of Philly section to recognize the Mural Arts Program. Issue hits newsstands Friday!

Philadelphia magazine's Best of Philly is not only a celebration of Philadelphia-area businesses, it is also an opportunity for them to give back to their community. Each year, Philadelphia magazine recognizes the efforts of a local nonprofit organization which is doing their part to make Philadelphia a great place to live.

This year, Philadelphia magazine has chosen the Mural Arts Program for their admirable crusade to beautify our city and inspire its youth. Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly issue hits newsstands this Friday. Be sure to pick up your copy! And tune in to CBS-3 Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 31st at 11 a.m. for an inside look at the upcoming August Best of Philly issue.

22960811_2663924339_bBorf photo from Flickr, by Michael Oliver.

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