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Wall Street mural festival draws thousands; EDA staff proposes permanent alley lighting using EDA electrical service
Summary
More than 2,000 attended the Wall Street Mural Fest, organizers and EDA members said. EDA staff described discussions about using EDA-owned property (including 934 High Street) to provide electrical service for permanent string lighting to activate a mural alleyway at night.
EDA members and staff reviewed a recap of the Wall Street Mural Festival (May 10) and discussed follow-up placemaking ideas, including permanent lighting for the mural alleyway.
Event summary: Commissioner Herman and staff reported the festival was well-attended — “over 2,000 people” — and that artists from the Philippines, Spain and elsewhere participated. Organizers added new elements this year, including a fashion show, art show and after‑party; staff and commissioners described the festival as a growing destination that draws tourists and social-media engagement.
Lighting and place-making proposal: EDA staff and a public-art partner described a low-cost concept to string overhead lighting along the alleyway ending at the EDA‑owned parcel at 934 High Street. Staff suggested the EDA could provide electrical service through the EDA meter when the property is acquired to support overhead string lighting on a timer and photocell, creating an evening destination and improving perceptions of safety. Staff said they do not yet have a cost estimate but that property electrical service exists in the block.
Why it matters: Commissioners and staff said lighting and modest infrastructure (lamps, string lights, gateway signage) could make the mural corridor a day- and night-time destination, help to attract diners and small businesses, and provide a marketing advantage for the Lake District.
Next steps: Staff said they will scope costs and permissions (including property-owner permissions for anchors and attachments), coordinate with Public Art and property owners, and present a cost estimate to the EDA for consideration.
