PARKing Day, this Friday

Every year, our office participates in PARKing Day, a design and activism event aimed at taking back underused urban spaces for the public through the simple act of taking a parking space and making it a people space for a day.

This year, EDAW AECOM is tying in our effort for the marathon by centering our park design around the Maasailand landscape in a comparison to the classic western landscape ideal of lawn and lush gardens. We're aiming to raise awareness about water and resource conservation, and segue into our fundraising while relaxing and enjoying some fresh (well, fresh-like, for what the streets of midtown Manhattan are worth) air and cameraderie.

PARK(ing) day takes place in many cities every year. Whether you're in New York (click here for locations throughout the city), or another participating city, check it out. It's a fun event, even if only to pass by and see what people came up with for their space. We'll be on W 27th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue on Friday, September 19th during business hours.

Also, if anyone has anything like, oh, say a hut with a thatched roof lying around, or a big roll of sod, please, by all means, get ahold of us. We're rallying our resources right now.

Stay tuned for follow-up photos after the event, as well.