We are a group of students and residents of New York City who have come together over our shared opinion that much of the city’s land is misused. We feel that for a city that boasts such an efficient mass transit system, yet suffers from a massive space crunch, it makes no sense to devote so much land (45% of Manhattan) to the automobile. We lament the lack of public and park space in New York City and seek to reclaim the streets as such. We hope to raise awareness and demonstrate to our classmates and neighbors that there are alternative and better ways to utilize this valuable land. On September 21^st and beyond we aim to inspire others to dream, imagine, and plan for a more livable New York.

The site will use Astroturf for the ground cover, since it is more

cost effective and can be reused by Columbia students at future

Park(ing) days. The site design will also involve some fencing to

define the boundary of the site and some small plants for

landscaping. Some inexpensive beach chairs will also be purchased

for street furniture. To draw attention to the site, the

volunteers will distribute free apple cider purchased from a local

For those of you visiting by bike, we're planning on having a volunteer bike mechanic available in case you need a quick tune-up. Birdbath Bakery will be offering a 25% discount to cyclists.

We'll also have a morning visit from the lovable bike lane liberation clowns, as well as musical entertainment--bring an instrument and be part of the fun and play a few songs on your way to work. Also, help spruce up the neighboring tree pit in need of a little love.

We'll have free copies of the energy edition of the Green Apple Map, NYC bike maps, Time's Up! event calendars, carbon-free mobility stickers, buttons, patches and info on ways you can help the environment. Learn more about your power to make a change!