The group’s origins track back to the 2005 Heart of the Arts plan by Looney, Ricks & Kiss architects and funded by City of Memphis Division of Housing and Urban Development headed by Robert Lipscomb.

Parking Day is a good time to reimagine a different future of Memphis neighborhoods, but also an opportunity to reflect on how important organizations like is In Memphis shaping its own destiny. “We want to do anything we can do to add more trees, especially with the impact of climate change.” Recent research concluded that Memphis will be one of the country’s hottest cities in the future with temperatures climbing 30 degrees in only a few decades. “This is an opportunity for Midtown Memphis to step up,” she said. Information about the Madison Avenue Midtown Improvement Plan will be available at Parking Day. Ultimately, they would like to see Madison between Avalon and Angelus become a no parking zone and with the planting of trees. Bishop said the motivation is to show the city that this is an area that Memphians should care about. It’s all part of the organization’s Madison Avenue Midtown Improvement plan with the goal of making the area safer and more attractive and strengthening its sense of place. To gather as much input as possible, has gathered information from people at bus stops, people riding buses, Cash Saver customers, and more. “It’s a great time to think differently about how parking places are used,” said Ms. We have large surface lots so we want to bring some attention and love to the area.”įor Parking Day, groups will set up creative spaces designed to spark new thinking about how the parking spaces could be better used to improve the livability of the area. Parking lanes were created when Madison Avenue was restriped for biking lanes. “This area appeals to us because we have the Madison Avenue Midtown Improvement plan to bring more trees to Midtown,” said Ms. Also, Memphis City Beautiful is partnering and in November, will plant a dozen trees on Angelus.Īlready, there have been plantings of native plants on Avalon. That’s why one of the Parking Day partners Is the gifted planner and horticulturalist Mary Baker who will have rooted trees on display. has an emphasis on creating more tree-lined streets, said Emily Bishop, treasurer of the organization.

Parking Day is all about inspiring the public to think about how much public space is being consumed by cars and how it could be used differently.

With dramatic improvements at the Edge District and Overton Square, the target area is a key connector, particularly in light of MATA’s Innovation Corridor plan. Annually, it presents its Mojo Awards to people and organizations who are contributing to the protection and preservation of the Midtown character and vibe. It’s an area that is receiving special attention by, a nonprofit group promoting economic development, smart development, culture and recreation, and historically authentic architecture in Midtown. Memphis’ Parking Day will take place on Madison between Avalon and Angelus where Cash Saver is located. The stated purpose of Parking Day is to create safer, greener, and more equitable streets for people and to be part of the conversation about how cities are designed.

It is equal parts playful and practical and whose purpose is to show how street parking can be repurposed into tiny parks and places for art, fun, activism, and neighborhood pride. It’s ,’s second year of organizing the event, which is part of the global art project. in front of Cash Saver grocery on Madison Avenue. Memphis will join in International Parking Day 2022 on Friday, September 16, from 3 – 7 p.m.

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