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On Friday September 17th, Syracuse will celebrate its fourth annual PARK(ing) Day!  

So here are the basics:
WHAT: Parking Day is an annual, one-day, global event where artists, activists, and citizens independently but simultaneously transform metered parking spots into “PARK(ing)” spaces to create temporary public parks.
WHY:To promote creativity, civic engagement, critical thinking, unscripted social interactions, generosity and play
WHEN:Friday, September 17, 2010
WHERE:Various metered parking spaces around Syracuse, NY

This year we plan to have at least TWENTY spots throughout the Connective Corridor route, from SU hill to downtown Syracuse (see list below) but will be very happy if we can get more. If you are interested on spaces outside that route, just let us know where, and we will do what we can to make that happen.  It works better if there are clusters of parking spaces (three or more on a particular area), to bring more public interest.

The installation details:
Each spot will fill an 8′ x 20′ area (approx. size of a parking spot) for the entire day of September 17th.  Setup is before 8AM and break down after 5PM.   Please leave room for a sign in each installation.  Visit http://www.parkingday.org/ or http://colab.syr.edu for ideas and inspiration!
We will provide the sign, and pay the fee to rent the space for the day.  You will provide the creativity, props, and man power to make the space possible.

HOW: if you want to reserve a spot, please email COLAB at chdeseda@syr.edu by Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 7!  
In this email, include your answers to the following five questions (need all the answers to guarantee an space.)
     1. Provide a brief description of your installation and what you hope it will accomplish.
     2. Include a rough list of materials that will be used and any relevant dimensions / diagrams / schematics.
     3. Describe how the space will be maintained during the day: someone should be there to talk to passers-by!
     4. Attach a brief paragraph about you/your business so we know who you are!
     5. Rank your preference of parking spot (locations are approximate):

Armory Square area
1.       304 S. Franklin St.—in front of Kitty Hoynes
2.       120 Walton St.—in front of the Blue Tusk
3.       238 W. Jefferson St.—in front of the Lemongrass
4.       116 W. Jefferson St.—in front of Carmelcorn
5.       225 W. Jefferson St.—in front of the MOST
6.       321 S. Clinton St.—in front of Al’s
Columbus Circle/Firefighter’s Memorial Park area
1.       333 E. Onondaga—in front of the building that says 333 Monroe
2.       Corner of E. Onondaga and Montgomery—across from the courthouse
3.       420 E. Genesee St.—in front of the Firefighter’s Memorial Park
4.       300 S. State St.—across from the Hiscock & Barclay Building
5.       450 E. Fayette St.—in front of the Firefighter’s Memorial Park
E. Genesee St./Forman Park area
1.       719 E. Genesee St.—across from Strong Hearts Café
2.       728 E. Genesee St.—across from the Syracuse Federal Credit Union
3.       833 W. Genesee St.—in front of the former Harvey’s Pharmacy
4.       901 E. Genesee St.—in front of Franco’s Pizza
Marshall Street area
1.       700 University Ave—in front of University College
2.       173 Marshall St.—across from J. Michael Shoes
3.       107 Marshall St.—across from Pita Pit
4.       802 S. Crouse Ave.—in front of Varsity Pizza
5.       713 S. Crouse Ave.—in front of Oishi Sushi
NOTE: If you are interested on spaces in areas not included on this list, just let us know the desired location, and we will do what we can to make that happen.  It works better if there are clusters of parking spaces (three or more on a particular area), to bring more public awareness.