(courtesy of the 4th Council District Office)

Los Angeles City Councilman David Ryu, 4th District, released conceptual images of murals that may be painted as part of a beautification project on Western Avenue from Third Street to Melrose Avenue. The artists selected are John Park, Noah Neighbor, Enks Rick, Hans Haverton and Gino. Pictured are works by Neighbor. The councilman also announced that the project will include street improvements such as new crosswalks, tree planting and art on public utility boxes. The beautification is part of the Great Streets initiative. Funding will come from approximately $600,000 in community redevelopment money available in the 4th Council District, said Estevan Montemayor, communications director for Ryu. Montemayor added that the councilman plans to next focus on improvements on Fairfax Avenue.