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Group turns power poles in Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood into dazzling displays of color

Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
Posted at 12:41 PM, Oct 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-29 12:55:11-04

CLEVELAND — Bridge Avenue in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood on Cleveland's West Side is a little more colorful thanks to a fun project by a community group known as the Bridge Brigade.

Members of the group painted electric poles on Bridge Avenue between 48th and 65th streets in vibrant colors, turning the brown wooden poles into dazzling rainbow displays.

Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
The Bridge Brigade painted the electric poles on Bridge Ave. in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood

The Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization said in a Facebook post that the Bridge Brigade planned, designed, fundraised and executed the entire beautification project.

According to Caitlin Shea, who manages a bakery in the neighborhood, Andria Loczi attended over a dozen meetings at city hall, got donations from Sherwin Williams, and convinced local artists Garrett Weider and Hector Vega to help with the endeavor.

Colorful poles in Detroit Shoreway
The Bridge Brigade painted the electric poles on Bridge Ave. in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood

Next time you’re in the neighborhood, take a moment to admire the colorful new addition!