Speak Up Capitola: How Should 41st Avenue Be Redecorated?

The city of Capitola is going ahead with its biggest art project ever, a $200,000 endeavor meant to make over 41st Avenue from Jade Street to Gross Road.

The indistinguishable strip of street is so anti-Capitola in its anonymity that the city is willing to invest the money to make the area match the charm of the Village.

"The project is intended to enhance the experience of visitors along this busy shopping thoroughfare, to create a stronger visual identity and instill some elements of visual continuity through the district for the benefit of pedestrians, cyclists and those in vehicles," a prepared statement from the Capitola Art & Culture Commission said.

The city is seeking artists to submit formal proposals for the half-mile area.

For more information, contact the commission at kbarreto@ci.capitola.ca.us.

So tell us, Capitola, how would you like to see the area made over? An ocean theme? Abstract art? Mayor Norton's face on every street light? We want to know, so tell us in the comments!