benches, citing architectural conflict between the neoclassical tomb and the modern, colorful bench. In 1997, the benches were nearly removed by the Park Service as part of the 100th anniversary renovations of Grant's Tomb. The Park Service cut out a small section of the benches and lifted it a few inches to assess how difficult it would be to move them. However, The Rolling Bench was not removed and was restored in 2008 with the help of one of the original artists and many of the original volunteers, together with a group of young artists. It is also a current restoration project undertaken by CITYarts as of summer 2021. Forever Tall (2001) Forever Tall was a mural completed in 2001, as a response to 9/11, overlooking Cooper Square in the East Village of Manhattan. The mural depicted the skyline of Manhattan at night with the twin towers as two columns of flowers. The lead artists on this project were Hope Gangloff and Jason Search. The mural no longer exists as the wall was subsequently painted over to be used for advertising. Following in the Footsteps of Alexander Hamilton (2016-2019) Programs Young Minds Build Bridges The Young Minds Build Bridges program strengthens bonds among youth worldwide and helps to foster positive relationships among young people from diverse backgrounds. This program connects youth in NYC and their peers around the globe through Pieces for Peace art education workshops, the Pieces for Peace International Traveling Exhibition, and Peace Wall murals and mosaics. Peace Walls Harlem, New York Peace Wall, 2005 The Pieces for Peace Mosaic Wall is a vibrant 213-foot long (65m), permanent mosaic wall installed at the Jacob H. Schiff Park in Harlem, at 138th St and Amsterdam Ave in New York. This mosaic is one of CITYarts’ most recognizable projects due to its scale and international scope. The mosaic project was an integral part of CITYarts’ first international youth-led initiative, Pieces for Peace. Launched in 2004, the mosaic design was created by artist/illustrator Peter Sís in collaboration with international youth, and was completed in 2005. The project was initially restored by artist Ricardo Arango, and is currently undergoing restoration with artist Andres Hoyos. Karachi, Pakistan Peace wall, 2007 As quoted on CITYarts' Peace Walls website, the Pakistan Peace Wall "was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Grouting and tiling and cementing – apart from being extremely good for those of us who aspire to