PARK(ing) Day and The Intertwine Turn Parking Spots Green on September 17

In the Portland area, PARK(ing) Day helps celebrate The Intertwinethe region's remarkable network of parks, trails and natural areas. "We feel PARK(ing) Day is a perfect platform to talk about The Intertwine because of its mix of creative fun balanced with a serious mission and call-to-action," said Karen MacDonald, with The Trust for Public Land, a partner of The Intertwine Alliance.

 The Intertwine Alliance consists of organizations, public agencies, private businesses and nonprofits that have checked their jurisdictional or geographical boundaries at the door to work side by side toward a common missionpromoting, improving and celebrating The Intertwine.

Started in 2005 by ReBar, a San Francisco art and design studio, PARK(ing) Day has become a worldwide, open-source experiment in reclaiming public space and showcasing the need for more urban green space.

More than 30 groups and businesses have teamed with The Intertwine to create PARK(ing) Day parks throughout the metropolitan region on Friday, September 17. The mini-parks will be set up by 10 a.m. and stay open through 3 p.m.