Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.

A few weeks ago, some 4,600 miles from Austin, I walked through a divided city where the government locks the neighborhood gates at night. Imposing barriers called “peace walls” are topped ...

Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.

Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.

Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.

Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.

Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.

Belfast's peace walls, built in the Troubles to tamp sectarian violence, were slated to be torn down in 2023. But locals are protesting. Many want them preserved as war relics & public art.