Brum Park(ing) Day - Temporary Installations for Long-Term Impact

A discussion reflecting on the installation and how other communities might replicate the concept. In a city that has experienced repeated cycles of large-scale development over the past century, often, smaller incremental, low-cost urban interventions can be overlooked. With a public realm that has been dominated by the private vehicle and highway infrastructure, there is an abundance of space that offers clear opportunities to reclaim small pockets for people, biodiversity and community connection.

Inspired by the global initiative, Park(ing) Day, a team from the Birmingham-based design firm Define Planning & Design launched Brum Park(ing) Day, to explore the role of the car in our urban environments. They collaborated with other organisations and firms to temporarily transform car parking spaces into people-focused spaces.

They will lead a discussion reflecting on the installation and how other communities might replicate the concept.

Speakers

Jessica Shearman, Urban Designer, Define.
Charlie Loveluck-Edwards, Graduate Urban Designer, Define.
Matthew Alexander, Operations and Engagement Manager, The Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District.
Tonia Clark, Principal Finance and Bids Officer, Birmingham City Council.

Hosted by Hannah Smart, Chair, Urban Design Group and Founding Director, edge Urban Design.

Register for free: Eventbrite