We are hosting PARK(ing) Day this year. Expanding on last years three-space park (video of last year's installation here http://strawville.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/parking-day-u-turn/) to entire city block. Moss, a sustainable architecture studio in Lakeview, is participating in PARK(ing) Day on September 17, 2010 from 9AM to 4PM. The designed “PARK(ing) spaces”, metered parking spaces converted into temporary green parks, will be located along the entire block on Southport Avenue, from Addison to Eddy. The converted parking spots will begin in front of Southport Grocery, 3552 North Southport, and Uncle Dan’s at 3551 North Southport. The PARK(ing) Day theme is a “Bicycle Refueling Station” featuring free food, live music, bike parking, and relaxation areas. With a higher percentage of street space currently allocated to vehicles and gas stations, and only a fraction allocated to the public realm, the bike refueling station is the bicyclist’s non-gas, rest stop. Moss will “lease” the entire block of parking spaces for the day and convert them into a bike and pedestrian friendly oasis. The oasis will be complete with trees, shrubs, and green sod, donated by Grand Street Gardens and Lake Street Landscape Supply. The oasis relaxation stations provides a respite where weary bikers can kick-back and enjoy a cold beverage and a snack, provided by Southport Grocery, lounge on hammocks supplied by Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store, and enjoy live music. For more information on Moss Design and PARK(ing) Day visit: www.moss-design.com and http://strawville.wordpress.com/2010/09/01/parking-day-2-0-september-17