Southside mural project aims to support Tallahassee revitalization

The Knight Creative Communities Institute and private donors secured $30,000 and the Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $30,000 match to fund a proposed mural near South Monroe that organizers hope will become Leon County's largest public mural and support local artists.

A new mural is planned for Tallahassee's Southside as part of an effort to activate public space and support local artists and businesses. The project is proposed for a location near South Monroe between Oakland and Harrison. KCCI (Knight Creative Communities Institute) has raised private funds and the Community Redevelopment Agency Board voted to match $30,000 of that funding. Organizers say the mural is intended to be Leon County's largest and to serve as an economic and marketing asset while contributing to broader neighborhood plans. Key details: - Location: Southside near South Monroe between Oakland and Harrison in Tallahassee. - Funding: KCCI secured $30,000 in private funds and the Community Redevelopment Agency Board voted a $30,000 match. - Scope and purpose: Organizers plan for the mural to be Leon County's largest and to form the foundation of an intentional mural corridor to activate the area. - KCCI background: Since 2007, KCCI has paid local artists more than $200,000 to enhance Tallahassee's public realm, according to the article. - Context and research: The opinion piece cites examples and studies, including Miami's Wynwood (reported 2021 visitor spending of $590 million) and a 2025 study quoted through Hyesun Jeong on murals' economic impact. Summary: Organizers and local leaders describe the mural as a funded initiative that fits with the Monroe-Adams Action Plan, the South City neighborhood plan, and Southside CRA goals and that aims to support local artists and nearby businesses. The CRA match plus private funds will be used to hire local professional muralists to create the work, and organizers say they look forward to celebrating the finished project soon.