The City of Edmonton encourages people to “take to the streets” for PARK(ing) Day. Celebrated worldwide, PARK(ing) Day asks people, artists and designers to temporarily transform public parking stalls into artistic displays, design installations or other creative activations.
Date: Friday, September 20
Time: Noon – 6 p.m.
Location: 107 Street between Jasper Avenue and 102 Avenue
More than 20 existing parking stalls will be temporarily transformed into parklets to explore. Attendees can expect to see many creative parklets, including Instagrammable walls, kid-friendly urban park installations and interactive sites featuring fun activities and amenities.
“PARK(ing) Day is a powerful way for us to re-imagine how we use our public space,” said David Holdsworth, Senior Planner, Urban Renewal. “As we densify and grow our city toward two million people, the way we use public space becomes increasingly important. Initiatives such as PARK(ing) Day, combined with the new parks and more walkable sidewalks we’re building, show how downtown is transforming into a great community.”
PARK(ing) Day began as a grassroots movement in San Francisco in 2005. It is now an annual global event that empowers the community to re-imagine the public realm and enhance the street for pedestrians.
