KXAN: New mural painted by teen artists unveiled in East Austin

Over the years, the City of Austin spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to remove illegal graffiti. Its latest efforts now focus on being proactive rather than reactive.

A local non-profit called Creative Action partnered with the city, which is trying something new through its “Make Art Not Mark” and “Adopt a Median” programs.

Creative Action’s teen public arts collective called Color Squad adopted a concrete wall on the side of Lott Park in east Austin, instead of a median.

Read more and watch the full video at KXAN.