Mark Your Calendars - Park[ing] Day is September 21st!
Imagine turning a metered parking space into a park. In 2005 Rebar in San Francisco called did just that. Rebar opened eyes worldwide with their comment on the lack of quality open space in American cities. Their goal was to reclaim parking spaces and streets for people to rest, relax and play while:
· Promoting a critical dialogue among artists, designers, activists, residents, corporations, and government regarding the need for urban open space and the way in which streets are currently used.
· Energizing civic life by questioning basic assumptions about urban space while offering provocative and meaningful alternatives.
· Connecting artists, designers, and activists with ways to permanently reclaim the street for people.
photo by Nick Barkas
Here in Los Angeles, a diverse group of committed professionals have been inspired by this idea and have come together to bring Park[ing] Day to Los Angeles on September 21, 2007. In the spirit of Rebar’s goals, our mission is to reclaim public space over-occupied by parking spaces for parks and people.
Will your parking space be transformed into a park on September 21st?
