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Doraville Art Commission approves community‑designed crosswalk mural at Chestnut Drive
Summary
The commission approved a community‑designed painted crosswalk at Chestnut Drive and McClave Drive, agreed to provide $250 toward materials, and asked for clarification on sealant/dry time and maintenance plans.
The Doraville Art Commission voted to approve a community‑led painted crosswalk at the intersection of Chestnut Drive and McClave Drive and authorized a $250 contribution toward project materials.
The project was presented as a partnership among Holiday Hol, DART and a local neighborhood association. Mary French, executive director of DART, described the pattern as "mid‑century modern breezeway blocks" using brighter, mid‑century colors and said the installation will be a community event with roughly 20 participants and local children among volunteers.
Applicants proposed using a water‑based acrylic traffic paint similar to the material used for a previous downtown "scramble" mural. The presentation noted that the paint’s research‑noted durability is roughly six months, though the earlier scramble lasted about two years; the project team proposed an annual inspection and a plan to refresh the paint every two years for a 10‑year maintenance horizon.
The application estimated total project costs at about $500. DART and neighborhood fundraising will cover roughly half; the commission approved a $250 request from its public‑art funds.
A commission member who said she assisted with the rendering and helped procure paint materials (Sarah Marks) offered to recuse herself if colleagues preferred; the commission proceeded after that disclosure. Members also asked staff to clarify the timing for the sealant, noting that some sealants require longer cure times if traffic will cross the surface.
Officials said the installation will use stencils to speed application, will require a temporary street closure with police assistance, and will be completed in a single weekend under the proposed schedule. The commission’s approval was recorded by voice; no roll‑call vote with a named tally was included in the meeting record.
Next steps: staff will confirm the sealant/dry‑time details and finalize coordination with public safety before scheduling the installation.
