The neighborhood of Allston-Brighton has long been a welcoming place for creatives of all stripes; cultivating a community where artists live and work. Anyone taking a stroll through the area can see the impact, from public art installations and utility box murals to the various music venues that before COVID would be filled nearly every night of the week.
Harvard and its partners across Allston-Brighton have worked to foster and grow this creative community. When the pandemic hit, they came together to figure out how best to navigate a time when public safety required physical distance, and to determine how they could not only survive, but thrive.