City of Philadelphia
The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARK(ing) Day, this annual event re-imagines the possibilities of 140 square feet of public space. The event celebrates parks and other public spaces in cities across the country, and raises awareness of the need for more pedestrian-friendly spaces in our urban areas.
PARK(ing) Day was founded by Rebar, a San Francisco art and design studio, in 2005 to raise awareness of the need for green spaces in urban environments. Philadelphia celebrated PARK(ing) Day for the first time in 2008 with over 25 installations for relaxing, cycling, creating art, educating, and socializing. This year, many will set up parks in blocks all across the city.
Two DBHIDS tables will be set up, one at 40th and Market Sts. and the other at Broad St. and Snyder Ave., and will have resources for individuals and communities, as well as interactive art installations symbolizing the interconnectedness of the recovery journey.