Parking Spaces Transformed Into Parks Around Annapolis
Five metered parking spaces in downtown Annapolis underwent transformations on Friday into five public parks.
Artists, designers and residents transformed five metered parking spaces in downtown Annapolis into temporary public parks on Friday. The compact parks were created as part of a global event called PARK(ing) Day, which is celebrated each year on the third Friday in September. The idea to create temporary parks in urban settings started in San Francisco in 2005, but this was the first year anyone built one in Annapolis. "I am committed to fostering an environment in which we are not afraid to try new things," Mayor Josh Cohen said in a press release. "Park(ing) Day in Annapolis is a great example of how the community and City Hall can come together to make cool things happen." The parks were out from about 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you missed …
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