Murals informing residents of eviction rights
Paint murals in neighborhoods facing displacement showing people defending their rights and sharing eviction information and a legal aid hotline, supporting housing stability.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
A series of murals located in neighborhoods facing the greatest displacement and gentrification pressures. These murals would depict people standing up for their rights in the face of eviction, provide basic info and possibly legal aid hotline #.
Who it helps and why
This project would help residents facing eviction understand their rights and resources in areas that are threatened most by displacement. Thousands of families are displaced from their homes in Boston every year, particularly in working class communities of color, and this would support housing stability in these communities. Also, the City of Boston should make all $5M from the PB fund available for projects now, not just $2M.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 15, 2024
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Arts & Culture
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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