In West Tampa, eight traffic signal boxes once overlooked as dull city infrastructure have been transformed into public art thanks to a project led by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
For CRA Arts and Cultural Project Coordinator Cory Robinson, the initiative is about more than aesthetics; it’s about community identity.
“The Tampa CRA is a community-driven agency focused on eliminating slum and blight in designated areas of the city,” Robinson explains. “But beyond the physical transformation, we’re also uplifting culture and creativity, giving artists visibility, and bringing residents joy in their daily lives.”