On Friday, September 21 2012, people around the world will participate in PARK(ing) Day, an annual event where designers, citizens and businesses transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks.
In 2011, PARK(ing) Day had 975 parks created in 162 cities and 35 countries on 6 continents. In 2012, Saskatoon will participate in this global movement with a local demonstration that situates the city as a world-class example of sustainability and creativity. ********************************************** EVENTS: We'll soon have event pages to tell you all about:
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Park(ing) Day Kick-off at the Broadway Theatre Featuring talks by Toronto's Urban Hero Ken Greenberg and City of Saskatoon Planner Alan Wallace TIX: http://www.picatic.com/ticket/parkingday
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21: PARK(ing) Day Along with several PARK(ing) Day installations, the parking lot at five corners in front of the Broadway Roastery will be transformed into a vibrant public square.
Riversdale - 20th St W (between Avenue B and C) 10am - midnight Our Saskatoon will redesign the neighborhood of Riversdale as a sustainable, bike-friendly complete street where community and business thrive. Including: • PUBLIC SQUARE created in the parking lot at 20th Street and Ave B with green space & public seating, animated by artists, food trucks, and sundown movies • BIKING ACTIVITIES with Saskatoon Cycles • POPUP FASHION RETAIL STORE • POPUP ART GALLERY & RETAIL • FARMER’S MARKET activities • MIXED MEDIA 3 PARTY at the Two Twenty
On Friday, September 21 2012, people around the world will participate in PARK(ing) Day, an annual event where designers, citizens and businesses transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks.
In 2011, PARK(ing) Day had 975 parks created in 162 cities and 35 countries on 6 continents. In 2012, Saskatoon will participate in this global movement with a local demonstration that situates the city as a world-class example of sustainability and creativity. ********************************************** EVENTS: We'll soon have event pages to tell you all about:
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Park(ing) Day Kick-off at the Broadway Theatre Featuring talks by Toronto's Urban Hero Ken Greenberg and City of Saskatoon Planner Alan Wallace TIX: http://www.picatic.com/ticket/parkingday
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21: PARK(ing) Day Along with several PARK(ing) Day installations, the parking lot at five corners in front of the Broadway Roastery will be transformed into a vibrant public square.
Riversdale - 20th St W (between Avenue B and C) 10am - midnight Our Saskatoon will redesign the neighborhood of Riversdale as a sustainable, bike-friendly complete street where community and business thrive. Including: • PUBLIC SQUARE created in the parking lot at 20th Street and Ave B with green space & public seating, animated by artists, food trucks, and sundown movies • BIKING ACTIVITIES with Saskatoon Cycles • POPUP FASHION RETAIL STORE • POPUP ART GALLERY & RETAIL • FARMER’S MARKET activities • MIXED MEDIA 3 PARTY at the Two Twenty