A campaign stop on a street corner is a politician's opportunity to connect with voters by speaking directly to them. When you draw a crowd, people walking by tend to stop to see what is happening. It is also an opportunity to produce images for campaign material, so the backdrop can make a difference in choosing the right corner.
In the Norwood neighborhood in The Bronx, one street corner stands out after a couple campaign stops:
It was great to be out in Norwood this morning with our dedicated team of volunteers! Looking forward to many more days like this as we work our way through every corner of our district. pic.twitter.com/Z0vRFIb00x
— Jessica Haller for NYC Council 2021 (@JessicaHaller) August 21, 2020
The mural creates a distinctive, identifiable place, while its bright colors lend positive energy to the scene. The wall without building entrances, combined with a relatively wide sidewalk, make it function well for drawing in a crowd to listen without blocking anyone.
This was not always such a nice part of the neighborhood. A couple years ago, it was just a blank wall on a dirty corner. It was the persistent organizing by neighborhood activist Elisabeth von Uhl and the artistic talent of Laura Alvarez that brought life to this residual space and created a place where the community can engage in active civic life.
BX LET’S GO! #minoforthebronx
— Mino Lora 🇩🇴🇺🇸 (@MinoLora) March 21, 2021
🗳 Election Day is March 23 pic.twitter.com/1kUXUsq3jy
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