Artists, activists and everyday people will once again transform parking spots on and around campus into temporary public parks and other creative spaces in observance of Park(ing) Day.

The event — which takes place over two days this year — promotes creativity, civic engagement, critical thinking, unscripted social interactions, generosity and play.

Several Wayne State departments and student groups will sponsor and host activities Sept. 17-18 in two locations along Anthony Wayne Drive. 

Park(ing) Day is among several placemaking initiatives from the WSU Office of Economic Development, which is accepting ideas from students, faculty, staff, alumni and neighbors on how to enhance public spaces on and around campus. 

Last fall, WSU placemaking initiative organizers gathered ideas about how to better integrate Wayne State and Midtown. In 2015, the team coordinated four pilot projects in response to that feedback. 

The university community is encouraged to take this short survey to share feedback on past and current projects and ideas for the future. 

For more information, contact Jeri Stroupe at 313-577-9778 or jeri.stroupe@wayne.edu.