Park(ing) Day 2010 Planning Underway
August is upon us and the DC planning committee is excited to be dusting off their shovels and clipboards as we begin preparations for what will be DC’s second year participating in the national phenomenon known as Park(ing) Day. For anyone new to the event, Park(ing) Day happens all over the world, this year on September 17th, and involves the conversion of under-utilized public space for the purpose of setting up a temporary parks. Through this simple but transformative act, public space is re-contextualized and new ways of seeing are allowed to blossom alongside plants, flowers and trees in some cases.
This year we’re pleased to welcome a renewed partnership with ReadysetDC, the District’s self-appointed communicator of all things creative, and looking to make larger footprint than last year because of it. Last year our efforts were focused on 14th and S outside of the then nascent Garden District; this year we’re planning several locations throughout the district. Let us know if you’d like to plan your own park and we’ll help out with the details. Likewise, if you’d like to participate by joining us on Park(ing) Day, which is September 17th, let us know that as well by using the registration form.
We sincerely hope you’ll help us spread the message of the value found in and the continued need for green, public space within DC by either participating or telling everyone you know about Park(ing) Day 2010.
Sincerely,
Brandon
