Mural at Concrete Plant Park
BY ALEX MITCHELL
A new mural has brightened the
path to a hidden gem in the south
Bronx.
The trail to Concrete Plant Park is
now a vividly detailed work of art from
its northern entry at Westchester Avenue
thanks to a new partnership with
the Department of Transportation’s
art program and the Department of
Health.
This mural, which was created in
collaboration with design fi rm Interboro
Partners, the Bronx River Alliance,
members of the local, south
Bronx community, and artist Richard
Chance, consists of 28 panels featuring
neighborhood residents reenacting
their favorite park activities.
“Concrete Connection aims to serve
as a visual connection along the pedestrian
route to Concrete Plant Park
and celebrate the recreational opportunities
along the Bronx River Greenway,”
according to a release on the
project.
According to the DOH, this Bronx
park was identifi ed as a priority neighborhood
site by community residents
“who wanted greater visibility of the
park entrance and safer connections
to the Bronx River.”
There was then a call for local photograph
submissions to be included in
the mural.
“Art uplifts everything it touches,
and the installation of Concrete Connection
at Concrete Plant Park is no
different,” said Assemblymember
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Kenny Burgos. “This mural is an
amazing, collaborative addition to
the Bronx, and will undoubtedly uplift
our community in these trying
times,” he added.
According to city agencies, this
initiative was developed in support
of the Southern Boulevard Neighborhood
Study and led by the Department
of City Planning and in collaboration
with other local organizations.
“The initiative aims to pilot the integration
of community-led built environment
projects that respond to local
priorities and promote a vibrant public
realm as part of the neighborhood
planning process,” according to that
same release.
“With the study’s goals of preserving
and investing in existing community
assets, addressing the root causes
of health and economic inequities,
ensuring the area is a great place for
young people and seniors alike, and
connecting residents to assets and opportunities,
these short-term projects
are intended to shape longer term community
driven initiatives throughout
the neighborhood that benefi t and are
refl ective of the needs of the current
neighborhood residents,” it continued.
Maria Torres, Chair of Bronx Community
Board 2’s Municipality Committee
expressed her happiness with
the project as well.
“We are happy to have seen collaboration
with community groups including
Concrete Friends in ensuring
local folks were celebrated in that mural.
Since the opening of the park one
of the biggest struggles is the visibility
of the park and creating a welcoming
mural that shows the real faces of our
neighbors is really exciting. We hope
to see more projects like these led by
community and celebrating local artists
in the future,” she said.
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