Seattle’s Sidewalk Murals for Addict Crisis?

Seattle is facing a devastating crisis — open-air drug use, rising fentanyl overdoses, rampant homelessness, and a growing sense of lawlessness. But Mayor Bruce Harrell’s administration is rolling out... sidewalk murals and decorative lighting.

In this video, we break down the city’s Downtown Activation Plan, which critics say is a tone-deaf, performative response to a humanitarian disaster. While murals and mood lighting might beautify the streets, they do little to address addiction, mental illness, and the collapse of public safety.

Is this urban art initiative a step in the right direction or a distraction from real solutions? Join the conversation as we look at what residents are really asking for — treatment, law enforcement, and leadership that takes the crisis seriously.