Posts Tagged ‘International PARK(ing) Day’
MLK parklet becomes the seed for a neighborhood’s dreams
Two women rolled out a grass carpet on MLK, and then served free lemonade one sunny September morning. A year later this space has become a symbol of change and community.
Read MorePilot program will allow businesses to turn parking spaces into long-term “parklets”
Oakland’s Community and Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced a pilot program Thursday to convert parking spots or unused bus stops into public spaces called “parklets” where people can relax and hang out.
Read MoreOakland parking spaces will become spots of leisure on (PARK)ing Day
More than a dozen business and community groups will haul furniture and plants into parking spaces this weekend, establishing miniature curbside parks on the road in front of Oakland shops. In conjunction with Friday’s International PARK(ing) Day, participating groups are building “parklets” to add green public spaces to urban landscapes.
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