The street art mural that made me fall in love with this neighborhood got painted over by the city last month and now the whole block feels soulless to me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The removal of unofficial beauty that defines a place's identity can leave residents grieving the loss of what made somewhere feel alive and meaningful.
“Where Are You with Neighborhood and place-based belonging?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.