A vibrant mural is taking shape on one of Vancouver’s newest affordable housing units.
Community members driving past Fourth Plain Community Commons will notice bright, multihued tones and silhouettes of adults and children dotting one of the cobalt-colored walls.
The work, called “Step Up,” is being painted by Christian Téllez from the Portland Street Art Alliance and supported by local artist Alex Chiu. The design pays homage to the community’s diversity, according to an Instagram post by the city of Vancouver.
When finished, the mural will wrap the building, facing Fairmount Avenue.
Fourth Plain Community Commons, located on the southeast corner of East Fourth Plain Boulevard and Norris Road, is a multipurpose development. The building will boast affordable housing on the upper floors and community spaces on the ground floor.
According to a newsletter from Fourth Plain Forward — a nonprofit that focuses on residents and businesses in Vancouver’s International District — the art installation is partly supported by the city of Vancouver and made possible by the Vancouver Housing Authority.
