30 Ideas in 30 Days
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| Depavers at work. Credit: Brent Wojohn/The Oregonian. |
Idea #24: Depave
Depaving is the physical removal of asphalt or concrete surfaces. This is meant to reduce storm water pollution and increase the amount of land available for habitat restoration, urban farming, tree planting, native vegetation, and social gathering. Depave started as an unsanctioned, self-organized neighborhood effort in 2007, and since has grown into an officially recognized and supportive method. School yards, community gardens, food forests, and pocket parks are just a few of the areas created as a result. Millions of gallons of stormwater runoff have been diverted and stronger ties built between neighbors and the place that they live.
The official Depave website may be viewed here: http://depave.org/.
A great example of de-paving and creating a rain garden can be seen in this video from San Antonio with Better Block founder Jason Roberts.
Better Block Middlesborough was held from October 25-27, 2013, in Middlesborough, Kentucky. To help with planning for future events like this, please consider making a donation today!
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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