Paint out the graffiti on an invited Main Street wall in Barstow (2026-07-20)

Barstow's Main Street sidewalls collect tags that stand for months because owners are stretched thin and city crews are stretched thinner. On a historic corridor trying to earn back travelers, every standing tag costs the whole street. A monthly matched-paint round keeps the corridor clean enough to break the cycle. Standard: City graffiti-abatement program standards; Main Street America practice — SDG 11. Proof: Before-and-after photos of the painted-out wall Method (City graffiti-abatement program standards; Main Street America practice — SDG 11.): 1. Photograph the tagged wall and confirm the owner's invitation and paint match. 2. Brush off loose dust and flaking paint. 3. Roll matched paint over the tags to full coverage. 4. Second-coat any ghosting. 5. Photograph the finished wall with GPS and date. Done when: Before-and-after photos of the painted-out wall

Where

Owner-invited wall on Main St near 2nd Ave, Barstow, CA 92311

Pay

$180 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

Before-and-after photos of the painted-out wall

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-19

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 30–60 minutes. Method of record: Community-coordination hazard survey (documentation + coordination only; severity-tagged)

Bring

• GPS phone
• camera
• hi-vis vest
• severity-tag reference (minor|moderate|severe|critical)

Steps

1. 1. Walk the corridor from a safe path; record a GPS waypoint at each hazard.
2. 2. Photograph each hazard.
3. 3. Classify the hazard type and assign a severity tag (minor|moderate|severe|critical).
4. 4. Name the responsible handoff target (BID / city agency / utility).
5. 5. Enter each hazard's type, severity, GPS, photo, and handoff target into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• NEVER perform repair or enter the roadway/public right-of-way -> documentation and coordination only.
• Any severity:critical (e.g., live downed wire, open utility vault) -> flag immediately to the responsible agency; keep clear.

What counts as done

• Each hazard photographed with a GPS waypoint
• Severity tag assigned per hazard
• Hazard type classified
• Named handoff target per hazard

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.