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Celebrate Park(ing) Day 2022

Parking Day 2022Illinois Chapter of ASLA Park(ing) Day, 2017, Chicago, Illinois / site design group ltd.  

 


This year, ASLA brings Park(ing) Day to PreK-12 schools, libraries, and community centers across the country! And this year Park(ing) Day isn't just one day, but a full weekend -- September 16-18.

Let's help students re-imagine streets one parking space at a time. Using a parking space in front of a school, library, or community center, landscape architects can partner with PreK-12 students to think outside the classroom. Help students discover how to improve our public spaces, strengthen social connections, and boost health and well-being.
 
Step 1: Connect with your local school, library, or community center
Seek out art or science teachers, librarians, or after school program leaders.

Step 2: Make your pitch
Explain the purpose of Park(ing) Day and share the positive results of past Park(ing) Day celebrations in your community.

Step 3: Pair up with a group of students 
Make yourself and your organization available to lead a group of students in the redesign of a Park(ing) Day space.

Step 4: Provide planning resources   
Direct teachers and school leaders to ASLA’s resources -- insurance, Park(ing) Day license and manual (see below) -- and help with any permits needed.

Step 5: Design and build a Park(ing) Day space with students 
Partner with students, teachers, librarians, and community center leaders to DREAM BIG and plan and design a Park(ing) Day space. Source sustainable materials that can be recycled or reused. Reach out to local nurseries or firms for donations of big ticket items like a tree, plants, a bench, or bird bath that the school, library, or community center can keep.
 Parking Day 2022Illinois Chapter of ASLA Park(ing) Day, 2017, Chicago, Illinois / site design group ltd.


Step 6: Post images of your Park(ing) Day installation to your social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) using the hashtag #ParkingDay and tag us (@nationalasla) 

Make sure you have permission or signed release forms from anyone you photograph.

ASLA will highlight the best posts from students, firms, and chapters across our social platforms!  

Lastly, be sure to encourage teachers and students to Save the Date for DREAM BIG with Design 2022, September 22-23! A free online event, DREAM BIG will immerse PreK-12 students in design-centered strategies that address some of the most critical issues of our time. Live, interactive sessions will explore the future of landscape architecture and apply design techniques that can be aligned with interdisciplinary curricula.

Parking Day 2022Park(ing) Day, 2008 / BAR Architects & Interiors


 
 
We want everyone celebrating Park(ing) Day 2022 to do so safely. Make sure any parklets comply with local health measures and require the proper health precautions (social distancing, face masks, etc) to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Reach out to your local ASLA Chapter or Student Chapter for more ways to participate.
 
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Janet W. Davis
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Lisa Jennings
Manager, Career Discovery + Diversity 
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