Join us for the first stop on the Fall 2025 Strong Towns Local-Motive Tour. Cary Tyson, executive director of Portland Downtown, offers practical advice on using Park(ing) Day to reclaim space for people.
LOCATION: Virtual Workshop | DATE: September 18, 2025 | TIME: 12-1 p.m. CDT
Cary Tyson — executive director of Portland Downtown and member of the Parking Reform Network — shares how a single parking space can become a powerful tool for change. Drawing on years of experience leading Park(ing) Day installations, Cary will show how creative, people-centered reimagining of public space can open vital conversations about parking reform and community priorities.
Attendees will learn how to use this national day of action to galvanize local engagement, build broad coalitions, and advance efforts to eliminate costly and outdated parking minimums. You’ll also hear how Strong Towns Local Conversation groups are taking action on this issue nationwide.
This workshop is worth 1 AICP continuing education credit.
This session is FREE for Strong Towns Members!
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