Rainbow Crosswalks to be on Commission's Wednesday Agenda

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The man behind the proposal to paint some Midtown crosswalks with the rainbow flag of the gay rights movement says he wants to have the project done before this year’s Pride Parade, but that depends on acceptance from the City of Atlanta.

The city’s Urban Design Commission was unable to reach a quorum the last time Robert Sepulveda Jr.’s proposal was on the agenda, but the body will meet again Wednesday and review the plan, Creative Loafing reports. Sepulveda wrote last month that approval by the commission will mean the project for the crosswalks at 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue can begin work.

The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. and be held on the second floor of Atlanta City Hall.

Furthermore, Sepulveda wrote that city officials want the rainbow crosswalks to become permanent fixtures at the intersection, which has long been the ‘epicenter’ of Atlanta’s LGBT community.

“These are not just crosswalks, but a symbol of acceptance, unity and tolerance and reminds us all of how diverse our community is,” Sepulveda wrote. “It’s a very small gesture with a very large effect and is a clear message that the LGBT community is welcome and safe in this city.”