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When is a parking spot not a parking spot? When it is transformed: a gallery, a garden, a playground. In a world of social distancing, we need space for imagination. Reclaim the streets for people.
2005, California; a group of friends did an experiment. They paid for a parking space for a day. Within the confines of that box, they laid out some grass, a park bench, and a potted tree. Within minutes, a man sat down to eat his lunch. 15 years on, people are temporarily turning on-street parking into bowling greens, parks and ball pools. sPark It Liverpool will open the imagination to the idea that our streets can be so much more than space for cars – they can be spaces for people to be; can enrich people's lives; an opportunity for safe social interaction, and to experience a city centre in a completely different light.
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Why it's a great idea:
After lockdown, the world needs change. We must build back better. We need to heal. We need to address the challenges in our future, by engaging the creativity of our people. Solutions can only be created with love, imagination, and joy. This process starts with fostering creative spirit on our streets. Social distancing needs space. Our economy, our businesses, our culture and our relationships need space. Park That will let the restaurants and galleries, creatives and social enterprises breathe. It will increase engagement in businesses, build new relationships, and help Liverpool see a glimpse of a future in which the city is a vibrant, safe, sustainable ecosystem. sPark It's main aim is to make people ask questions - what if we had clean air, easy access to local produce, thriving arts and culture, good health and the means to live life differently? What if we placed more value on community? What do we really value, and how do we safeguard it for ourselves and our children?
Steps to get it done:
The idea is completely scaleable, as the concept is very simple - take over a parking space for a day. This could be thrown open to any business or organisation that meets the criteria (our five areas highlighted as being key to moving towards a zero carbon economy: food, transport, the built environment, energy and supporting carbon capture by re-greening the landscape.) A lot of planning has already gone into the event. We were due to hold a proof-of-concept installation by purchasing a parking space for two hours on Dale St and installing an art gallery. This has been delayed due to lockdown, but we had planned to record the event and use it in a funding application to the Arts Council which we were already discussing with Sean Durney in Culture Liverpool. We have a number of organisations already on board with the idea, have started working on website and artwork, and have identified some of the key stakeholders. The most important one we have yet to engage is the Mayoral Team.
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Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Just a quick update to let you know that we've extended our crowdfunding deadline until 15th December. Crowdfunding is a challenge at the best of times, but we've managed to raise over £7k despite lockdowns, tier 3, and a whole lot of uncertainty for many of our supporters. We have so many partners already, and are so excited to have reached 70% of our total, but we are going to take just a little longer to get this over the line. Those pledges are still coming in, despite all of the crazy things going on in the world, and this only strengthens our belief that Liverpool needs this to happen. We WILL make this a reality, and we can't thank you enough for your support so far. We've had lots of interest from regional and national press - we're going to be on Capital, Heart and Smooth FM and BBC Radio Merseyside. We've been approached by The One Show, who are keen to film the event. We are having conversations with organisations around the city to plan further events. sPark It is happening, and it is thanks to our supporters. Please continue to share the project, and if you have any links with businesses or press who may want to get involved, ask them to contact us at network@transitionliverpool.org Love, The sPark It Team! x
Whoop, 90 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £10,724
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