The 7th Street Plaza will be redeveloped as a part of Creative Waco’s Apprenticeship Program. The new design will include an interactive street mural.
“We wanted to encourage interaction, education and playfulness. And we wanted something that felt fresh, bold positive and inviting, making it really stand out as a visual landmark," Creative Waco CEO Fiona Bond said.
Bond told the City Council Tuesday that the board game themed plaza will include elements like a spinner on the wall and virtual dice to make it easy for visitors to interact with.
Each square on the board includes prompts like: “What made you laugh today? What three words best describe you? Show us a dance move, tell a bad joke.”
The plaza’s design also includes spaces for stages and market-style tables, allowing the space to also serve as an event venue.
As part of the Apprenticeship Program, high school artists are brought in to help with the painting of the mural. Bond told the council she expects the mural to be completed by July.
There will be a community paint day for the 7th Street Plaza on May 31st.
