Muralists Josh Schultz and Rebekah Axtell work to finish the “Aurora” mural Saturday on the back of a building at 5 S. Lake Street. The mural, which has been in the works since last Fall, was recently given the green light by both Aurora’s City Council and Aurora Downtown’s Board of Directors. Aurora Downtown recently paused the contracted project to hear concerns from community members, and since has agreed to implement new practices going forward that will focus on equity and transparency with public art projects. The “Aurora” mural provides a large and colorful welcome sign, and is a step to achieving one of Aurora Downtown’s goals of improving and beautifying downtown gateways. Jason Crane/The Voice
