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PARK(ing) Day is a worldwide event whereby common parking spots are transformed into mini urban parks. Paying their way through the meter, artists, citizens and activists pave the road with grass, chairs and all manner of green and leisurely activities in defiance of the car and concrete. Begun in San Francisco by Rebar, an arts and design agency, the movement has gone global, following loose guidelines but broadly advocating for greater and more creative use of public space.
Tidy Street is the name of a residential street in Brighton and also the name of a project that engages residents in reducing their energy consumption. The high-tech – smart meters in every home – is combined with the low-tech – chalk sprayed on the road surface, to demonstrate the community’s progress in cutting carbon emissions. Local artist Snub was commissioned to do the artwork, which showcases significant progress – up to 30% reductions in some homes – and creates a great conversation piece for passersby.