Strong sense of place is a key factor in attracting young professionals to a community. These young people in turn are crucial for the knowledge-based industries that foster economic growth. Placemaking reduces crime and builds safer cities.
Florida State University and KCCI are looking for artistic FSU students, faculty, alumni to create a Crosswalks to Classrooms mural on FSU's campus in front of Tully Gym.
Students from Desoto Trail Elementary School made safety a priority by painting crosswalks between the school and nearby neighborhoods to ensure the safety of children on the way to and from school.
