Comments on: HOW TO: Turn a Parking Space into a PARK http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Mon, 20 May 2013 06:38:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: sir jorge http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-75933 sir jorge Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:41:35 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-75933 if they did that here in seattle, no one could work in downtown. if they did that here in seattle, no one could work in downtown.

]]> By: Reclaim the Parkplatz » hobgobbler.com http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-54570 Reclaim the Parkplatz » hobgobbler.com Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:58:14 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-54570 [...] citizens around the world reclaimed parking spots to turn them into green spaces! What started as a few grassy plots of sod occupying metered parking spots in San Francisco has blossomed into a world-wide event, and this [...] [...] citizens around the world reclaimed parking spots to turn them into green spaces! What started as a few grassy plots of sod occupying metered parking spots in San Francisco has blossomed into a world-wide event, and this [...]

]]> By: rebel:art » Blog Archive » Reclaim the Parkplatz http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-54547 rebel:art » Blog Archive » Reclaim the Parkplatz Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:01:05 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-54547 [...] citizens around the world reclaimed parking spots to turn them into green spaces! What started as a few grassy plots of sod occupying metered parking spots in San Francisco has blossomed into a world-wide event, and this [...] [...] citizens around the world reclaimed parking spots to turn them into green spaces! What started as a few grassy plots of sod occupying metered parking spots in San Francisco has blossomed into a world-wide event, and this [...]

]]> By: mikalacat » hope chest/tuesday afternoon design jam! http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-51071 mikalacat » hope chest/tuesday afternoon design jam! Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:18:37 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-51071 [...] If you want to turn a public concrete space into a park, the folks at Rebar in San Francisco have a nifty little instruction article here. [...] [...] If you want to turn a public concrete space into a park, the folks at Rebar in San Francisco have a nifty little instruction article here. [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » PARK(ing) DAY: CALL TO ACTION! http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-5480 Inhabitat » Blog Archive » PARK(ing) DAY: CALL TO ACTION! Sat, 26 Aug 2006 19:28:55 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-5480 [...] The Rebar Group, who you’ll doubtless remember from their PARK(ing) project, is proving that inspired action can be contagious. The collective of San Francisco greenthumb-artist-activists rolled out sod in a metered parking space last year and set off a viral wave of enthusiasm for disruptive urban art. Now they’re taking to the streets again, and this time, they want you to join them! [...] [...] The Rebar Group, who you’ll doubtless remember from their PARK(ing) project, is proving that inspired action can be contagious. The collective of San Francisco greenthumb-artist-activists rolled out sod in a metered parking space last year and set off a viral wave of enthusiasm for disruptive urban art. Now they’re taking to the streets again, and this time, they want you to join them! [...]

]]> By: Matthew Cornell http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-5236 Matthew Cornell Sun, 20 Aug 2006 13:25:57 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-5236 In-freakin-credible! Beautiful idea, great instructions. Thank you! In-freakin-credible! Beautiful idea, great instructions. Thank you!

]]> By: Inhabitat » Blog Archive » GRASS WHEEL http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-4324 Inhabitat » Blog Archive » GRASS WHEEL Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:45:21 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-4324 [...] This project reminds us of Rebar’s PARK(ing), which turned metered parking spaces into temporary parks. Both concepts point out not only on our lack of interesting green space, but also our lack of time to enjoy them. We’re huge fans of urban intervention as a means of shaking up normalcy and calling for a change. [...] [...] This project reminds us of Rebar’s PARK(ing), which turned metered parking spaces into temporary parks. Both concepts point out not only on our lack of interesting green space, but also our lack of time to enjoy them. We’re huge fans of urban intervention as a means of shaking up normalcy and calling for a change. [...]

]]> By: Saska http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-1397 Saska Mon, 22 May 2006 20:01:44 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-1397 What a beautiful idea! I am collaborating with some fellow sculpture students, to replicate the project in Portland OR. on June 1st, 2006 What a beautiful idea!
I am collaborating with some fellow sculpture students, to replicate the project in Portland OR.
on June 1st, 2006

]]> By: joel http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-1394 joel Mon, 22 May 2006 18:57:12 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-1394 really nice idea, and the whole thing on returning the bench thing, maby it isnt very nice but oh well. instead of taking a bench what about some blankets and pillows, cheaper and less formal! turn it into a picnic! now thats an idea really nice idea, and the whole thing on returning the bench thing, maby it isnt very nice but oh well. instead of taking a bench what about some blankets and pillows, cheaper and less formal! turn it into a picnic! now thats an idea

]]> By: xtian http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-1095 xtian Sat, 29 Apr 2006 17:18:38 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-1095 Return the bench? Writing instructions to be cheap and stick it to the man while at the at the same time participating in an experiment in creative urban living. Is this trying a little too hard for every ounce of legitimacy? Its like dropping into the middle of an episode of the West Wing and Josh is talking about how they can rock the vote to the Mexican-American minority. Then Congressman Santos says, "But remember Josh, I am Mexican. We already have that vote." Return the bench? Writing instructions to be cheap and stick it to the man while at the at the same time participating in an experiment in creative urban living. Is this trying a little too hard for every ounce of legitimacy? Its like dropping into the middle of an episode of the West Wing and Josh is talking about how they can rock the vote to the Mexican-American minority. Then Congressman Santos says, “But remember Josh, I am Mexican. We already have that vote.”

]]> By: eridun http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-351 eridun Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:29:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-351 I think this is an awesome idea! and that whole "returning the bench for a full refund" - it was the big stores idea, not a crime if they didn't think about that first. Though I would actually just keep the thing - benches are cool and an easy platform to start creating on: paint brushes? ready! clay? ready! GO! I think this is an awesome idea! and that whole “returning the bench for a full refund” – it was the big stores idea, not a crime if they didn’t think about that first. Though I would actually just keep the thing – benches are cool and an easy platform to start creating on: paint brushes? ready! clay? ready! GO!

]]> By: Sarah http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Sarah Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:32:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-350 Well, I'll grant you that it's not necessarily the most honest move...you could always seize the DIY spirit (which is the spirit of the entire project otherwise) and build your own! Or take the one you buy and put it at your house. Who doesn't need a park bench? And Dan, I am with you. Practicing parallel parking is better than practicing meditation, and a perfect parallel parking moment is absolutely transcendent. Well, I’ll grant you that it’s not necessarily the most honest move…you could always seize the DIY spirit (which is the spirit of the entire project otherwise) and build your own! Or take the one you buy and put it at your house. Who doesn’t need a park bench?

And Dan, I am with you. Practicing parallel parking is better than practicing meditation, and a perfect parallel parking moment is absolutely transcendent.

]]> By: cdub http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-349 cdub Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:27:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-349 I like creative subversion, so I'm hesitant to be a wet blanket. But suggesting buying a bench and returning it for a full refund after using it is unethical. If you're opposed to to "big box" retailers and their business practices, well enough: don't patronize them. But condoning theft (it is theft, don't kid yourself) in the context of an otherwise delightful and positive project is irritating. I like creative subversion, so I’m hesitant to be a wet blanket. But suggesting buying a bench and returning it for a full refund after using it is unethical. If you’re opposed to to “big box” retailers and their business practices, well enough: don’t patronize them. But condoning theft (it is theft, don’t kid yourself) in the context of an otherwise delightful and positive project is irritating.

]]> By: Dan Lurie http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Dan Lurie Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-348 In San Francisco, parallel parking is not just a way of life, but a fine art form, to be honed and perfected until you can squeeze your car into a space 3 feet too small. In San Francisco, parallel parking is not just a way of life, but a fine art form, to be honed and perfected until you can squeeze your car into a space 3 feet too small.

]]> By: George http://inhabitat.com/how-to-turn-a-parking-space-into-a-park/comment-page-1/#comment-347 George Thu, 19 Jan 2006 21:30:00 +0000 http://www.vineetsc.com/wp_inhabitat/wordpress/?p=282#comment-347 Those cars parked are very close together. How are they meant to get out given that it's a 2 hour parking space? :) Those cars parked are very close together. How are they meant to get out given that it’s a 2 hour parking space? :)

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