Project in concert with Architecture for Humanity Chicago. Photography by Monica Willemsen, Jenny Sculley, and Bryn Namavari // © CARTOGRAM 2010.
PARK(ing) Day is an annual, worldwide event that inspires city dwellers everywhere to transform metered parking spots into temporary parks for the public good. CARTOGRAM designed the signage for a PARK(ing) Day installation in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, in concert with Architecture for Humanity Chicago. The installation featured street furniture modules designed by MAS Studio.
As a day-long celebration of public space, several events took place at the installation including a yoga demonstration, script readings, lawn games, and an evening film screening. "PARK(ing) Day has effectively re-valued the metered parking space as an important part of the commons - a site for generosity, expression, socializing and play. And although temporary, PARK(ing) Day has inspired direct participation in the civic processes that permanently alter the urban landscape."
Project in concert with Architecture for Humanity Chicago. Photography by Monica Willemsen, Jenny Sculley, and Bryn Namavari // © CARTOGRAM 2010.