PARK(ing) Day: Friday, September 16, 10am - 4pm

September 15, 2022

Parking Day 2021

For several years, the great folks at Valley Quest Design have been hosting a PARK(ing) Day demonstration to show the impact of unused parking, alternative uses for this space, and how we can make Denton more enjoyable, environmentally and fiscally sustainable and affordable. This year, eight community organizations and businesses are participating. You won't want to miss it!

Where and When

The Denton Square in Downtown Denton

Friday, September 16th

10 AM - 4 PM

Participating Groups

Valley Quest Design: Park Your Beehive
Come learn how pollinators play an important role in our ecosystem and why maintaining green space for pollinators is very important to human health.

Denton Parks and Recreation: City Park
Learn how the City develops and plans community growth including parks. Provide input on future park plans, meet staff, and talk with the bike and pedestrian coordinator.

Stronger Denton: How You Pay for Parking
Come learn how much parking costs, who pays for it, and how it shapes your neighborhoods and businesses.

DAHC: Housing Impacts
Learn how parking impacts housing and how parking has shaped the types of homes built over the last century.

UNT Urban Policy and Planning: Parking A Lot!
Come learn about the pseudo- science of parking regulations and how current practices in North Texas influence housing affordability, environmental sustainability, and quality of life.

Bike Denton: More Parking with Less Space
Learn the low-cost way Denton can increase downtown parking without removing trees, buildings, or green space.

97 Land: Sustainable Development
Come see how greenspace and beautification can increase property values and learn about the importance of sustainable landscaping choice in development

Painted Flower Farm: Texas Native Plants
Come learn about the native and adaptive plants of Texas and find out the
benefits of selecting these plant in your landscape

Parking Day 2021