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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