30 Ideas in 30 Days
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| Credit: Dayton's Bluff |
The idea of a pop-up park is simple. Create activity and a place for people to gather where there is none. Some initiatives are children and family oriented, providing playspace where there is asphalt or concrete. Others have more of a social or adult-oriented appeal. Pop-up parks such as this jump-start long-term planning for public spaces. When combined with other features such as widened sidewalks, mid-block crossings, and conversion of alleys into plazas or shared streets, pop-up parks have the power to transform a place.
Temporary improvements can sometimes become semi-permanent or permanent. When creating such a space, consider using real sod versus artificial. The sod may be laid out on plastic sheeting. A small amount of dirt or sand will help keep the sod in the place. If used for an event, consider a separate use for the sod elsewhere once the event is over.
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| All it takes is a little green and imagination to make a pop-up park. Credit: Team Better Block. |
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| Sun shade, sod, and simple play equipment made a pop-up park in a parking lot. Credit: Oyster Bay Main Street Association. |
Managing the Event
- #1: Think Incrementally
- #2: Build a Better Block
- #3: Encourage Public Participation
- #4: Temporary to Permanent
- #5: Pre-Vitalization
- #6: Leverage the Power of the Crowd
- #7: Raise the Funds You'll Need
- #8: The Strength of Main Street
- #9: Sidewalk Stencils and Signs
- #10: Blackmail Yourself
Welcoming People
- #11 The Power of 10
- #12 Walk [Your City]
- #13 Mobile Vendors
- #14 Food Trucks and Carts
- #15 Plant Trees
- #16 Cover Up Blank Walls
- #17 Free Library
- #18 Pop-up Parks
- #19 Pop-Up Shops
- #20 Temporary Improvements Encourage Historic Preservation Planning
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