Advice for a productive day on 48th Avenue.

Photo by Devin Holt. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2015. Queens, NY.

Crews work on the corner of 48th Avenue and 38th Street as part of the Safe Routes to Schools project.

Photo by Devin Holt. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2015. Queens, NY.

The work includes the addition of new curbs and neck downs, which are a type of sidewalk design that increase visibility and slow traffic.

Photo by Devin Holt. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2015. Queens, NY.

Chan Hui struggles with the sign on his new corner store. He decided to change the marquee himself after a professional requested $500.

Photo by Devin Holt. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2015. Queens, NY.

Hui considers possible angles as he prepares another section. He quit his job at a restaurant in Long Island to focus on running the bodega.

Photo by Devin Holt. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2015. Queens, NY.

Hui says he chose the name “Simple Love” with his wife, who is also his business partner, because they are simple, loving people.

Photo by Devin Holt. Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2015. Queens, NY.

Art sprouts around the construction at 39th Street and 50th Avenue.

Photo by Devin Holt. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2015. Queens, NY.