As part of a worldwide effort to highlight the need for safer, greener, more accessible public spaces, on September 19, Arizona Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects ( AZASLA ) will launch pop-up installations in Downtown Phoenix.

“Park(ing) Day is about more than just reimagining parking spaces, it’s about sparking new ideas for how our cities can grow in healthier, more equitable ways,” said Kevin Scholfield, Public Awareness Chairman. “We’re especially excited about this year’s theme, which empowers young voices to lead in activating public spaces

This event is one of many taking place worldwide through Park(ing) Day, an initiative supported by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). First launched in San Francisco in 2005 as a guerilla art installation by the art and design collective the Rebar group, Park(ing) Day has since evolved into a global event.

“ASLA is thrilled to play a part in inspiring the next generation of those who will build a greener, brighter future for all,” said ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon., ASLA. “Safe, sustainable, accessible public spaces enhance community health and well-being, foster social cohesion and equality, promote economic development, and contribute to environmental sustainability. As communities grapple with the consequences of climate change, they further depend on the innovation of licensed landscape architects.”