by Dustin Gardiner - Sept. 19, 2012 08:40 AM
The Republic | azcentral.com
Parks and pedestrian spaces, not parking.
That's the mantra of Phoenix community activists who on Friday morning will literally take over parking spaces in downtown and turn them into temporary parks and hangouts.
In what has become an annual rite, participants put quarters into city parking meters to "reclaim" the spaces for people. AstroTurf, potted plants, lawn chairs, umbrellas and other decor are used to transform each stall into a mini urban oasis.
"Think big," organizer Stacey Champion said in an e-mail. "Think creative. Bring your french press and a hibachi."
The event, dubbed PARK(ing) Day, is part of a one-day, international effort to promote green, public spaces. The intention is to get people to rethink how cities use their streets and public rights-of-way, and spark conversations about environmental sustainability.
Participants will take over Phoenix parking spaces from 7 to 10 a.m. They will gather in two downtown locations that have yet to be announced.
This year's PARK(ing) Day is expected to include live music, art, yoga and karaoke. Information: facebook.com/ParkingDayPHX.
19 Sep, 2012
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Source: http://www.azcentral.com/community/ahwatukee/articles/2012/09/17/20120917activists-will-turn-parking-spaces-into-public-spaces.html
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