A Neighborhood Perspective

Jose M. Loza

The owner of the Super Mex restaurant allowed their wall to be used for the mural, which celebrates the North Long Beach Atlantic corridor history. The mural transformed a blank wall into a vision of North Long Beach’s past agricultural roots to the bustling and exciting urban revitalization of today. The artist was assisted in producing this mural by volunteer youth and adults, reinforcing the importance that shared community involvement plays in producing public art, which not only enhances the neighborhood but also strengthens the community in the process.