My Growing Community

My Growing Community

With many of my friends and family members currently living near this community center, I wanted to make sure to use high-quality, bright colored paints to give the area more of a happy visual aesthetic while keeping my design modern, clean and vibrant. Additionally, I chose the colors carefully based on “color psychology,” which is the study of how certain colors impact human behavior. Different colors have different meanings, connotations, and psychological effects that vary across different cultures. Along with cultural differences, color psychology is impacted by personal preference.

Based on my interactions with residents, the population around this area is mostly Latin, West African, Cape Verdean, Cambodian, and Vietnamese. So, I added native flowers from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, West Africa, Southeast Asia, and Cape Verde. I wanted to let the community see something from their homeland so I added these native flowers relevant to these different cultures. This floral motif also references the many local community gardens in the area, and the development occurring around it. Through my conversations I have learned how much our community is growing! So everyone can be proud to say this is “My Growing Community.”

AGONZA

2023

Muralism; C2 Paint; Lasting Thoughts 0659 Exterior Satin California Finish; Kilz 2 All-Purpose Primer; Rain Guard Ready to use Acrylic Paint Sealer Clear

155 Niagara Street

13' high; 200 ft in length (combined of three walls: 80 FT, 40 FT, 80 FT) - Approximately 2600 Square Feet

$30,000

Capital Improvement Project (CIP)

https://www.agonza.com/

David Santili

Civic Infrastructure