PARK(ing) Day San Francisco 2006
In San Francisco, the REBAR group organized a mass reclamation of automobile parking spaces to provide temporary green space for pedestrians to enjoy.
Over two-dozen parking spots were liberated. Some were transformed into lush, green creations complete with sod, trees and benches. Other organizations experimented with the idea, creating eclectic installations like artwork, benches and gardens One such space even features a self-serve lemonade stand!The event also included participation from groups outside San Francisco, including some from New York City.
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I love it! I wish I could try this in Sydney, but I think it would cause a riot. We are about 10 years behind the civilised world.
Note also that a parking space can serve 5-10 people as a park and as few as 1 as a parking space, which mostly just serves the car.