We’ll be the first to admit that urbanism has become a parody of itself lately. (Dumpster garden, anyone?) But kudos to our fellow city denizens who have reclaimed parking spots for humankind on this annual celebration of street theater/ good-natured protest — a.k.a. PARK(ing) Day. Here are a few the more creative reuses, gleaned from the interwebs.
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Twister!
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Hoola hoops!
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Rock ‘n’ roll!
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Bananas? In Saskatoon?
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Bike-powered miniature golf!
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Supersize Jenga!
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Hockey! (Montreal, where else?)
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Upside down car planter. (Obvi!)
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Rooftop chickens!
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Sheep!
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Filming amateur porn! (Is that real wolf pelt?)
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Um, prenatal yoga?
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(Bonus!) Paper flowers.
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12 things you can do with a parking spot (besides parking a car)
By Grist staff
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