Location: Varies
Launch date: 2005
Park(ing) Day is an annual project with participatory happenings worldwide. Designed as an open-source urban design prototype to explore the use of urban space, Park(ing) Day encourages participants around the world to temporarily reclaim roadside metered parking spaces and transform them into parks for various activities, including art, activism and cultural expression.
Park(ing) Day encourages individuals to explore various methods of utilising curbside parking areas. Experimentation with diverse materials and functions beyond the traditional “park-like” design is supported and appreciated.
Park(ing) Day has a positive impact on local businesses and non-profit organisations by offering promotional possibilities through collaborative efforts.
The project is designed as a publicly available urban design model. It includes a complimentary online “how-to” manual outlining the events’ principles and offering guidance on transforming a parking area into a Park(ing) space.
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