1) it engages local artists in the re-design of public space.
2) it makes a critical statement of the role of public space. For example, I have never understood why it is in the public interest to provide public space for people to store private property (their cars). I mean, it can make sense for short-term uses in commercial zones to promote economic activity, but beyond that....
3) it beautifies our streets.
4) it provides us an additional reason to ride around town to see our beautiful city.
5) it provides us an additional reason to interact with each other, creating community and building relationships.
This Park(ing) instillation was near the Bay Bridge along the Embarcadero. It looked like such a sweet spot below the dramatic infrastructure that allows cars and buses to get across the Bay. (I'm looking forward to a time of equality when bikes and pedestrians can use this massive investment as well.)
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I really like this concept. It is sickening how much valuable city space we give to parked cars for free.
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