Arts & Culture
The Impact of Public Art Installations on Social Cohesion in Post-Industrial Cities
Quick fact
In Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program, which began as an anti-graffiti initiative in 1984, neighborhoods that received murals reported increased feelings of safety and social connection, with 93% of residents in a 2017 survey saying the murals made them proud of their community.
Why this is interesting
You've seen a once-abandoned factory covered in a stunning mural that draws crowds and selfies. But could that art also be quietly stitching a fractured neighborhood back together?