Healing the Heart of Downtown: A Gallery Honoring Phil Ponder and the Evolution of Second Avenue

May 31st, 2023 | 4pm - 6pm | 138 2nd Ave North, Suite 106
The reception will take place in Butler’s Run and Civic Design Center’s Office

The Civic Design Center is hosting an invitation-only reception to honor Phil Ponder and the evolution of 2nd Avenue. The reception will feature a temporary gallery display of photos of 2nd Avenue throughout history, artifacts from 2nd Avenue, and works by Phil Ponder. Join the Civic Design Center to take a look at the community engagement process that led to the final design for 2nd Avenue’s future streetscape.

Please contact Michelle Scopel and Joe Mayes for more information.

Since the 2020 Christmas Day Bombing on Second Avenue, neighbors, business owners, property owners, city departments, and many other stakeholders have come together to create a vision for the future of 2nd Avenue’s streetscape and public realm. A key element of community feedback was honoring the architecture and respecting the history of Second Avenue, and enhancing the pedestrian experience. This event will honor the artist, Phil Ponder, whose art is replicated on the wall of the AT&T building (which was impacted by the blast) to enhance the street and enhance the historic tone of 2nd Avenue.