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Each year in September, people, businesses, and organizations across Seattle participate in the international PARK(ing) Day event. This event is an opportunity to rethink how streets can be used with temporary parks in on-street parking spaces. The program has been so successful in Seattle that this year, we’re expanding it into PARK(ing) Day Plus+!
PARK(ing) Day Plus+ will be held on both Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 and will allow anyone in Seattle to install a one- or two-day pop-up park or street improvement project. As in past years, SDOT is offering free permits to participants that partner with us. All you need to do to participate is read through the PARK(ing) Day Plus+ guidelines and submit an application (along with a site plan and proof of neighbor outreach) to David.Burgesser@seattle.gov by August 5.
Looking to do something creative with your installation, but need some additional funding? Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods is offering Small Sparks grants (up to $1,000) for PARK(ing) Day Plus+ installations through the Neighborhood Matching Fund program. To learn more about these grant opportunities and how to apply, contact Ed Pottharst (Ed.Pottharst@seattle.gov) or Karen Selander (Karen.Selander@seattle.gov). Small Sparks grant applications should be submitted no later than August 5 to receive funding before the event.
PARK(ing) Day Plus+ provides an opportunity to turn parking spaces into interactive places to engage with local communities or to test new ideas for improving neighborhood streets. The event is a creative way to generate a conversation about healthy, sustainable, and livable cities with tangible pop-up projects.
If you’re interested in participating, please check out the program website and email all questions and completed applications to David.Burgesser@seattle.gov. We look forward to seeing your application!
Visit the PARK(ing) Day Plus+ website for the most up to date information and a map of all PARK(ing) Day Plus+ Locations!