David Andersson

Safer streets can start with a paintbrush. 🎨 Follow along as the Asphalt Art Initative team take us behind the scenes of a project in @CityofStamford, where artists, students, and city leaders worked together to transform an intersection with vibrant curb extension murals. The result? A safer crossing, a more welcoming public space, and a reminder that art can be a powerful tool for change.

Our #AsphaltArt Initiative is bringing safer streets to San Juan. Hear from local artists and business owners about how a recent project transformed a key intersection in the Río Piedras neighborhood. Cities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. are now invited to apply for a new round of grants of up to $100,000 - learn more: bloombg.org/3zX1Qgj

How can art help to foster solutions for cities? @Davidjandersson from our Arts team recently joined the Urbanistica Podcast to discuss how our #AsphaltArt Initiative is helping cities in Europe and North America to improve street safety and revitalize public spaces: asphaltart.bloomberg.org/

📢 Calling all cities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.! Want safer streets? Cities with populations of 50,000 or more can now apply for #AsphaltArt Initiative grants of up to $100,000 - the program’s largest grant amount ever - to transform public spaces, improve street safety, and engage communities. Learn more and apply: asphaltart.bloomberg.org/

Participating in arts and community activities can lead to reduced risk of depression & memory loss, lower stress levels & more. Learn more about social prescribing, a practice the EpiArts Lab at @UFCAM along with their research partner @UCL_SBB are analyzing with our support.

65 projects and counting…🎨 Since 2020, our #AsphaltArt Initiative has supported art projects across the U.S. and Europe that have helped transform city streets. Tomorrow, we’re adding cities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. to the list. Learn more: asphaltart.bloomberg.org

In addition to prescribing medication or therapy, doctors may soon begin directing patients to visit a museum or join a choir. Our partners at the @UFCAM EpiArts Lab are leading the research on the positive impact of the arts on public health - learn more: bloombg.org/3tSNdXC

“Art makes the space feel used, loved and cared for. It signals to drivers that the street is not designed just for cars – but for people.” - @Davidjandersson from our Arts team on how #AsphaltArt improves safety and reimagines public spaces in @ZagDaily: bloombg.org/zagdaily

“Now is the time for the country to catch up to its cities & paint the way to safer streets.” @Davidjandersson and @Nickmosquera from our Arts & Transportation teams share how cities are using #AsphaltArt to improve streets when federal policy falls short: bloombg.org/44CjeRm

🎙️How can art on streets make them safer? Our Arts team’s @Davidjandersson, artist @gBatesstudio, and @VentureRVA’s Max Hepp-Buchanan discuss the safety potential of #AsphaltArt with @NextCityOrg podcast. bloombg.org/3IUgarL