Background

PARK(ing) Day is a public, global event that anyone can participate in. However, for the Civic Design Center, PARK(ing) Day 2023 is going to look a lot smaller this year. With over a decade of pop-up parks, we have seen great success in Downtown Nashville, so we decided to take it to the neighborhood. We found an amazing partner who is ready to go through the brand new NDOT Parklet Permit process with us, and we are going to bring the design community together to help them actualize the first longterm parklet in Nashville.

That means we need YOUR help. We are launching a Parklet Design Competition to envision a new parklet for Wilburn Street Tavern, which has been owned by Teresa Mason in Cleveland Park for 5 years.

About the Party

At the Kick-Off Party, you can:

• Hear from NDOT about the new Parklet and Tactical Urbanism Permits that Nashvillians can now apply for.

• Purchase food and drinks to support Wilburn Street Tavern’s parklet pursuit.

• Experience the energy of the business, which will be an important aspect of your submission.

• Stick around after 9 pm for Jazz Night!

Design Competition Info

Submissions will be open from July 11-August 11.

Following the review, our parklet design winner will be notified, and our construction team will get to work realizing the vision. The final parklet will be revealed on September 17th at a celebratory block party. View more information on the competition page.