Brisbane PARK(ing) Day: Talking Point (#15) There's a Hole

Mar 1, 2008

Talking Point (#15) There's a Hole

"There's a Hole in my Bucket" was a project run with the 2007 Melbourne Design Festival. It asked visitors to take one of 100 yellow buckets and photograph a part of Melbourne or everyday life that they thought was poorly designed.

There were many photographs relating to issues of public space and urban design, such as -

Cars parked in bike lanes (Photo 72)
Footpath to nowhere (Photo 79)
Diverted bikepaths (Photo 25)
Pedestrian crossing cluttered with bins, bollards, furniture and signage (Photo 94)
Broken traffic calming device (Photo 91)
Traffic calming over design (Photo 71)
Trams that are not assessible to all - wheelcahirs, prams, eldery (Photo 74)
Public Transport (Photo 47)
Public Transport (Photo 17)
Poor public signage (Photo 65)
Playground without slide (Photo 55)
The use of plastic 'poo' bags in parks (Photo 87)
Architecture of "Pamela Anderson House" (Photo 42)
Architecture of student housing (Photo 29)
Multiple service cables (Photo 33)
Public seating location in obstructed view (Photo 31)
Congested Punt Rd (Photo 14)

Like PARK(ing) Day, the project sought to create a dialogue about the design landscape and how design has the ability to transform our lives and our society for better or worse.

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About PARK(ing) Day

You MUST read www.parkingday.org

PARK(ing) Day started in 2005 as a temporary art project to raise awareness about the lack of green spaces in San Francisco’s downtown. It’s based on the idea that feeding a parking meter is like “renting” a space. But instead of parking car, why not park something better! Every September, people around the world are now transforming ‘car parks’ to ‘people parks’. These PARKs are fun and visual symbols of communities wanting to improve urban quality.

PARK(ing) Day is all about
1) Calling attention to the importance of urban public spaces
2) Rethinking the way we use our streets
3) Creating diverse conversations about how we make sustainable cities.

CONTACT: brisparkingday@live.com

Brisbane PARK(ing) also proudly supports PARKers in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Tasmania. Email us and we can link you.

Disclaimer:

This is currently NOT Brisbane City Council endorsed. Building PARKs on PARK(ing) Day is at your own risk. You will be acting independently of REBAR and the coordinators of Brisbane PARK(ing) Day. Read the BCC parking local laws. Obey the law, be sensible and have fun!

By participating in PARK(ing) Day, you voluntarily and entirely assume the risk of liability and agree to indemnify and hold harmless REBAR, the coordinators of of Brisbane PARK(ing) Day, Brisbane City Council and other land owners of parking spaces, and their respective employees, officers, directors and members. You also agree to obey the law and the directives of any duly-authorized law enforcement officer.

Remember, PARK(ing) Day is about operating for the broader public good!

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Brisbane PARK(ing) Day is an open invitation to ANYONE who cares about the design and quality of our urban places and communities. PARK(ing) Day is currently being supported by some of Brisbane's most passionate and creative individuals, businesses and groups including -

Brisbane PARK(ing) Day

Mar 1, 2008

Talking Point (#15) There's a Hole

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Brisbane's Favourite PARKs (2008 summary)

With 47 PARKs, Brisbane was the 3rd biggest PARK(ing) city worldwide

Brisbane PARK(ing) Day 2008 How To Guide

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