MONROE, N.C. — City of Monroe officials gathered on Friday to cut the ribbon on a project that has been in the works since 2020.
The project includes a mural and a public seating area in the Morgan-Windsor Alley in Downtown Monroe.
Officials said the city council approved the alley project in 2020, but experienced setbacks from COVID-19 and inflation.
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The alley will now work as a pedestrian plaza, officials said, connecting Windsor, Morgan and Hayne streets.
The new mural features a cardinal, a bee, and native flowers. The mural was painted by the artist team Girls Who Paint.
“It’s a beautiful, beautiful project that’s come to fruition. It’s another reason why Monroe is the place to be,” said Council Member Surluta Anthony.
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