PARK(ing)Day.Click on the map to find one near your location.
"The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate regarding how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat ⦠at least until the meter runs out!
A quintessentially âopen sourceâ project, PARK(ing) Day has been adapted and remixed to address a variety of social issues in diverse urban contexts around the world. Over its four year history, PARK(ing) Day has expanded to include a broad range of interventions well beyond the basic âtree-bench-sodâ park typology first modeled by Rebar. In recent years, participants have built interventions ranging from free health clinics, urban farming and ecology demonstrations, political seminars, art installations, free bike repair shops and even a wedding ceremony!
PARK(ing) Day has effectively re-valued the metered parking space as an important part of the commons - a site for generosity, expression, socializing and play. And although temporary, PARK(ing) Day has inspired direct participation in the civic processes that permanently alter the urban landscape", quoted from the site.
Seems like a great photo-op.
Message edited by author 2009-09-17 22:29:55. |
