New Orleans East is now home to a collection of vibrant public murals, primarily created by local youths with the surrounding community in mind.

The mural series is part of a multiyear project launched by the New Orleans Business Alliance and Arts New Orleans, and it coincides with broader revitalization efforts in New Orleans East.

“Many people always say things are going to happen in the east, but it never comes to fruition, so this project gave the community some hope about the future of the east as it relates to economic growth,” said Greg Lawson, senior vice president of strategic neighborhood development for the group.

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