A new mural in Acomb’s Front Street is set to be unveiled next month.
York-based Art of Protest has begun designing the mural following work with residents and school children, with a date for its unveiling set for Saturday, 22 March.
Art of Protest Creative Director Jeff Clark said their ambition was to create a mural that residents would be proud of after taking their views on board.
He said their engagement efforts had aimed to win over locals so the final work would create a true sense of place.
“In the last month we have heard many voices about what they want to see and feel down Front Street,” Jeff said.
“The mural designs are currently being created, shaped by the feedback and the final design will be agreed with the community steering group.
“It has been a privilege to work in our home town and our ambition is to create a design Acomb residents will be proud of.”
City of York Council finance lead Cllr Katie Lomas said the unveiling of the mural would be a fantastic opportunity to bring people together to celebrate the spirit of Acomb.
The executive member said: “The area has seen a range of improvements to create a more people friendly space for activities and events as well as a more accessible and welcoming space with new planting, seating and upgraded accessible parking and toilet facilities.
“The local community has been at the heart of this project, I am looking forward to seeing the final designs and would like to thank everybody for their patience as work is ongoing in the area.”
Planters, wider crossings and new signage and branding are all a part of the Front Street regeneration project which first began in spring 2023.
The second phase of works began in October. Changes have included the removal of 90 of the 131 bollards which provoked a backlash from locals after they were installed in January 2023.
The improvements are being funded by £570,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund cash, with the council aiming to spend it all before the Government can claw it back after March.