Park(ing) Day 2011 from EyesontheStreet
Today was Park(ing) Day, when unsuspecting parking spaces throughout the city were transformed into temporary parks. This year, more than 30 mini-parks popped up thanks to organizations like the Community Design Collaborative, government agencies like the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, and design firms like Interface Studio. READ MORE
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