# Crowdsourced Crosswalk Art Maya Barkai Spruces up Construction Sites With 'Walking Men 99' By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-men-99 References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2010/04/26/walk-this-way-99-diverse-men-walking-in-manhattan/) & [walking-men](http://walking-men.com/) I feel like a nerd for loving the concept and execution of Maya Barkai’s ‘Walking Men 99.' Walking Men 99 is a [crowdsourced public art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) in New York City that is comprised of different “walking men” from cities worldwide. The walking men are all crowdsourced--Maya Barkai has set up a website for people to send in photos of their city's crosswalk walking man symbol. The purpose of Walking Men 99 is a noble one: it is a part of the RE: Construction Public Art Project, the goal of which is to make [construction sites more aesthetically pleasing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting). Looks like the [Yankees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-x-swarovski) aren’t the only thing to see in NYC anymore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Art Installations:** There is an opportunity to create more crowdsourced public art as a way to beautify urban areas and construction sites. - **Municipal Art Initiatives:** Cities can use public art as a way to enhance community engagement, instill a sense of civic pride, and make cityscapes more visually appealing. - **Community-sourced Design:** The practice of soliciting input from members of a community can be used in various design projects to ensure that the final product is relevant to the people it's intended for. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Construction companies can partner with artists to implement creative solutions that beautify construction sites and improve public perception of their work. - **Municipalities:** Local governments can allocate funds for public art installations, beautification projects and public awareness campaigns aimed at promoting community engagement. - **Creative Industries:** Artists, designers and creative professionals can work together to create innovative solutions that utilize crowdsourcing and community engagement to enhance urban areas and boost local economies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Playfully Branded Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-walks.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Urban Text Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-love-joy.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Branded Interactive Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenfields.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md)