2019
Community Group

Infrastructure Art

Building infrastructure is a necessary feature of our urban environment – used for power, gas meters, vent pipes, etc. Inspired by the street art of Tom Bob, the infrastructure art project transforms urban infrastructure into something that brightens the street and brings smiles to passersby.

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Building infrastructure is a necessary feature of our urban environment – used for power, gas meters, vent pipes, etc. Inspired by the street art of Tom Bob, the infrastructure art project will transform urban infrastructure it into something that brightens the street and brings smiles to passersby.

In 2015, DHBC launched a new Gritty to Pretty beautification program to award a limited number of grants for beautification projects located in Downtown Halifax. Gritty to Pretty includes three grants: an Open Grant for any great beautification initiative, one specifically for Façade Lighting and one for Murals. These projects contribute to DHBC’s beautification efforts to make Downtown Halifax welcoming to locals and visitors alike