Ever considered the variety of ways one could utilize a metered
parking space to encourage creativity, spontaneity, generosity, and playfulness
and to challenge the way that public space is used? Well, you're in luck!
Friday, September 21 is Park(ing) Day - an international event
that invites city dwellers everywhere to transform metered parking spots into
temporary parks for the public good. Parking spaces along Peabody Place between
Front Street and Second Street will be transformed into parks in celebration of
this event.
If you, a group of your friends, or your organization would
like to participate, please submit a written description and a sketch of your
park idea to parkingdaymemphis@gmail.com on or before
Friday, August 31 to be considered for this year's
event.
A few things to consider:
- The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate around how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat. If you would like to find out more about this international event please explore: http://parkingday.org/
- In keeping with the objectives of PARK(ing) Day, commercial transactions and/or exchanges are prohibited in the park installations. Parks may not be used to sell services or merchandise nor to collect donations of any kind.
- Keep in mind that all parks must be installed and dismantled on the day of the event and that they must be on display for the entire duration of the event.
- Avoid creating a park that is purely informational and without creative or artistic design.
The individuals/groups/organizations selected to participate in
PARK(ing) Day will be responsible for obtaining all materials needed to bring
their park idea to life. In addition, there is a $50 fee to
secure two parking spaces along Peabody Place (your park could take over two
parking spaces, or you may choose to use one of the spaces to park your vehicle
in during the event).
Where: Peabody Place
between Front Street and Second Street
When: Friday, September
21, 2012
Park Installation: 8 a.m.
to 11 a.m.
Event Time: 11 a.m. to 6
p.m.
Deadline for PARK ideas:
Friday, August 31, 2012
Announcement of winning
Park ideas: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
$50 fee due: September 4,
2012 - September 19, 2012
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