The city of Suffolk has added a vibrant splash of color to its landscape, and leaders hope the new look will not only beautify the area but also boost economic growth.
Seventeen-year-old Madeline Breedlove said the new art is exactly what her hometown needed.
“It is like an older town, and all of the buildings are like brick buildings — small and landlocked,” she said. “Normally, when people think of Suffolk, they think it’s just the peanut town. It’s just got peanuts and a sushi place or two. But I like it because it brings more art to the community, and it’s like… hey, we’ve got all this other cool stuff too!”…