viva verde

i was forwarded this great thing to do in September: PARK(ing) DAY!

What is Parking Day you ask?  Started a few years back from a collective of artists, designers and activists, Parking Day is a celebration and call-to-action for public space.

How so? By parking yourself with greenery and vegetation with a hint of creativity.

(bringing the park to you!)

(lounging in the sidewalk park in NY)

this is such a great idea!  THIS NEEDS TO HAPPEN IN THE OC PEOPLE!

Just to quell some fears for those who might be doubtful, I have calculated the costs & benefits to both types of “parking”::

conventional parking: lots of oil and trash, road rage, idling and wasting fuel, leaving the scene as soon as you park, not talking to people or enjoying life.

Parking Day: making things clean and beautiful, hanging out and meeting people, relaxing and no rage, making a case for urban beautification/public space, having fun, getting your green on….

PARKING DAY IS SEPTEMBER 19th, 2008

if anyone is interested in participating, please contact our store and we will lead you to people who are working on bringing this event locally!