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DESCRIPTION:We are a group of Oakland residents passionate about getting parklets 
 established in Oakland. They are creative and fun ways to improve the 
 aesthetics of the street and create more open space for pedestrians.   How 
 are they Global Justice and Anti-Capitalism?   They are more than this; I 
 would call them Social Justice through Sustainable Design.  \n\nParklets 
 have turned into a global movement and all around the world on September 
 17th, people will be taking over parking spaces to make a statement about 
 making our communities more about people and less about cars.\n\nWe would 
 love to engage volunteers to help us on August 27th to start promoting 
 parklets to the community at the Grand Lake Farmers Market. \n\nWe would 
 also like to engage volunteers on September 17th when we will be installing 
 one-day parklet demonstrations on Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Avenue as part 
 of Park(ING) Day. http://parkingday.org/\n\nUltimately we want to build a 
 permanent parklet on Lakeshore Avenue and now we are trying to educate the 
 community and get them excited about these projects.\n\nHere is a blog just 
 in its infancy started for our endeavors to involve the community in our 
 design and efforts : http://510parklet.wordpress.com/\n\nWhat is a 
 parklet?\n\nA parklet is public open space created in an urban setting by 
 taking over 1-2 parking spaces. The idea is to foster an environment that 
 celebrates pedestrians and people. We believe the benefit of creating a 
 public amenity for the enjoyment and use of those patrons and local 
 residents far outweighs any cons associated with taking a parking space 
 away to do this. We are all in support of encouraging people to get out of 
 their cars and walk more. What better way to do that than to give them an 
 incentive to come out and play here in the Lakeshore/Grand area.\n\nPlease 
 contact me via email and let me know if you are interested in helping out 
 and any questions you might have. Thank you! \nsara_r_erickson@yahoo.com\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/08/25/18688633.php
SUMMARY:Parklets - August 27th, September 17th and more
LOCATION:August 27th - Grand Lake Farmers Market\nSeptember 17th - Lakeshore Ave and 
 Grand Ave 
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/08/25/18688633.php
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