Get ready for area residents, private companies, non-profits and more to turn parking spots into playful areas for the sixth year of Park(ing) Day. On Friday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Chattanoogans will get the opportunity to create and enjoy numerous parklets or mini-parks constructed in downtown metered parking spaces. Park(ing) Day was created by a San Francisco based art and design studio to encourage communities to rethink the way streets are used and reinforce the need for broad-based changes to urban infrastructure to promote healthy, vibrant and walkable urban areas.
River City Company, which is organizing Park(ing) Day 2013, is looking for individuals, community groups, businesses, non-profits and others who would be interested in creating a parklet. There is no fee associated with participating in Park(ing) Day, and groups are tasked with being creative and engaging when designing and implementing their parks.
Last year, over 30 parklets were created by participants like The Company Lab, Chattanooga Zoo, Allied Arts, DeBarge Winery and more with activities ranging from mini-golf, wine tasting, a bookmobile, piano performances, jazz, corn hole, drum circles and many others.
To participate in Park(ing) Day, call 423-265-3700 or email parkingdaychattanooga@gmail.com with your name, organization (if applicable), phone number, preferred parking location, and planned activity.
Source: River City Company