Activate an underutilized open space with programming

Rationale: A temporary placemaking plan that activates underutilized space and provides regular event programming fosters social interaction and increases opportunities for physical activity, contributing to enhanced social capital, perceived happiness, and empowerment — as well as diminished risk of diseases related to sedentary lifestyles, such as a cardiovascular disease and obesity.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Temporary Placemaking Plan (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Implement a temporary placemaking plan to activate an underutilized or under-built space within the project.

Qualifying underutilized or under-built spaces may include but are not limited to:

• parking areas or lots that are vacant during certain hours of the day
• private streets that are not utilized during certain hours of the day
• unoccupied buildings
• seasonally used spaces during off-season (such as an ice rink or swimming pool).

2. Offer a minimum of one qualifying program each month within the underutilized or under-built space.

Qualifying programs may include but are not limited to:

• community events (such as game nights, clothing drives, and volunteer days)
• commercial events (such as hosting markets, food trucks, food stalls, and other food events)
• cultural events or installations (such as concerts, festivals, temporary art, and movie nights). 

Note that seasonally used spaces may show the qualifying monthly programs during off-season.

3. Outline a programming schedule that: 

• identifies the underutilized space on-site
• identifies the duration the space will be underutilized within a year
• outlines monthly events during the period when the space is underutilized.

Compliance Documentation

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated plans
• Annotated photographs
• Calculations