Pegasus Garden emerged from a community-driven initiative to reclaim a vacant lot, previously a site of illegal activities, and transform it into a vibrant communal space. Spearheaded by local resident Jennifer Grau, the project aimed to signal a connected, vibrant, and caring community. The garden features: A free book library, a tool shed for communal use raised garden beds, accessible to individuals in wheelchairs, spaces for campfires, potlucks, neighborhood meetings, youth activities, and free community concerts

A mural painted on the side of Right Coast Pizza. It depicts a cartoonish likeness of artist Franky Scaglione, holding a pizza.

his project brought together local artists and residents to design and paint a mural that reflects the neighborhood’s resilience after the pandemic. The mural incorporates cultural motifs, symbols of unity, and narratives contributed by participants during community workshops. The mural serves as both a healing initiative and a permanent piece of public art that strengthens community identity.