September 25th, 2007

Parking Lot Parties on Queen West

Posted in Canada, Public Space, Society and Culture by Nick Wellington

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This past Saturday in Toronto, Car Free Day was held on Queen Street West. This event was coordinated by Streets are for People, who also spearheaded events such as Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market. Part of the celebration involved parking meter parties, which lined the street intermittently roughly from Bathurst to Trinity-Bellwoods park . These involve the purchase of a parking ticket and the use of the spot for more creative pursuits. As parking is technically paid for, such action is a completely legal way to reclaim the street for people.

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Images of Parking Meter Parties on Queen Street West

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