Sustainable Flatbush is organizing an event in conjunction with National Park(ing) Day, where artists, activists, and citizens collaborate to temporarily transform parking spots into “PARK(ing)” temporary public parks. TODAY.

Interesting concept. Sure to infuriate the parking-obsessed here in Park Slope. Like, it’s all well and good to be anti-car but don’t mess with my parking space.

But in Flatbush, Sustainable Flatbush is bringing Park(ing) Day to
Cortelyou Road, between Argyle and Rugby (that’s Brooklyn, baby)! Her park will have grass, plants, seating, and games! Hours will be
approximately 10am – 6pm.

And she’s inviting everyone: Musicians (bring instruments!), artists (bring
paints!), kids and their parents, pets and their owners, picnickers,
bloggers (we’ll try to find a spot with wi-fi),
crossword/sudoku/backgammon/yahtzee players … you get the picture. Hang
out and keep us company as we create a new neighborhood park for the
day.

Above left: That’s the blogger and activist behind Sustainable Flatbush wearing the black t-shirt that says: Fl@bush. She’s a real Brooklyn hero and a great blogger.