The East Atlanta Community Association seeks visual artists to propose designs for crosswalk murals on Flat Shoals Ave in East Atlanta Village.

Summary

As part of the City of Atlanta’s Placemaking Program, the East Atlanta Community Association (EACA) seeks visual artists to propose creative designs for several existing pedestrian crosswalks on Flat Shoals Ave in East Atlanta Village.

Background

In May 2019, the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP) awarded EACA a grant as part of the City’s Placemaking Program, a community-driven initiative to transform Atlanta streets and public spaces to improve transportation safety.

The grant proposed three distinct projects: 1) colorful, creative crosswalks that seeks to slow traffic and draw attention to designated crosswalks 2) the EAV porch – a community-oriented space on the sidewalk that reflects the local vernacular and 3) tire planters to add color and further highlight pedestrian crossings. This RFQ will only focus on the pedestrian crosswalks.

Brief

The area around the intersection of Flat Shoals Ave and Glenwood Ave serves as the commercial center of the East Atlanta community. The Village has a vibrant street life with a range of businesses, largely focused around food and beverage; and hair and beauty. However, drivers consistently ignore pedestrians in the mid-block crosswalks and exceed suitable speeds for a pedestrian-oriented environment.

Through the crosswalk murals, we hope to support the vibrant, artistic, and convivial feel of the Village through the reinforcement of pedestrian activity. The final design will help to clearly establish the Village as the heart and focal point of this neighborhood and community.

Examples of creative crosswalks: