"The concept of this initiative has been replicated by groups nationwide . . . Today the bridge has become a symbol for shared values all over the world [and has] been tremendously successful at uniting people, building a broad sense of ownership, creating synergies between sectors, redirecting public and private investments, and strengthening communities for change."

–– Nil S. Navie, Arts in Peace Building and Community Development

Community Bridge transformed a plain, concrete traffic bridge into a catalytic work of public art. The artist and assistants used permanent silicate paints on all six walls of the bridge with a highly detailed illusionist painting. Symbols gathered from thousands of residents and participants from across the USA and 30 other countries appear throughout the artwork, interpreting commonalities and giving the bridge a collective voice. Community Bridge draws tens of thousands of visitors a year and helped spark over $300 million in public and private development around it. The long-stalled Carroll Creek Park is now filled with public amenities, public art and art bridges along a once deserted, crime-ridden, concrete no man's land. Click any image to enlarge. Please see the Co-Creation and Tours pages for more information on Community Bridge, or visit it online:

NEW: The Story of Community Bridge, a 30 minute video produced as a gift by Perspectives Group Media: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht55NnOr7m4