Park(ing) Day 2010 - memories and winners

If you missed Park(ing) Day 2010, you missed some great conversions of street parking into inviting public spaces. Not to worry! SVBC was there (with a Park(ing) Spot of our own) to check out the asphalt alterations and report back.

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SVBCers chillax with the Happening Couch.

Couches, tables and chairs, potted plants, hammocks, and sod adorned the streets of San José as places where people normally dump their abandoned cars were converted to places for people to meet and mingle. Some were lured by SVBC's offer of a $100 Sports Basement gift certificate, though most probably wanted to see the city made a bit more welcoming to humans for a couple of hours.

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San José City Council member Sam Liccardo stops by a converted spot to enjoy the miniature park.

Speaking of the $100 gift certificate - after much deliberation, SVBC is proud to announce that the Shasta-Hanchett Neighborhood Association is the winner of Park(ing) Day 2010 in Silicon Valley! The neighbors set up a lovely spot, complete with sod, potted plants, lanterns, and an al fresco dining set on San Fernando St.

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The big winners, members of the Shasta-Hanchett Neighborhood Association, relax in their urban oasis.

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The Greenbelt Alliance brought some greenery to a spot on San Fernando St.

Thanks to everyone who participated! A special thanks to Michele Beasley of the Greenbelt Alliance for sharing the above photos of the event. Now, everybody go start planning your spot for next year!

Park(ing) Day is an original concept of Rebar. www.rebargroup.org.