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Events and Actions
Keep public parks public!
Quilty sent us a selection of gorgeous pictures from yesterday's rally. After the pics, check out links to more folks that passed on their work... (Be sure to tag your media with saveunionsquare2008 so we can find it!)
Links to more photos:
Saving Union Square, one banner at a time
From yesterday evening at the pavilion with Reverend Billy:
SAVE UNION SQUARE - Banner Drop from Xris Spider on Vimeo.
And just a reminder: come out tonight for the big Rally + Surprise Party at 5pm! Meet us at the NW corner of Union Square. Join us -- marching bands, hoola hoopers, soapbox preachers, park lovers, green growers, sun tanners, art vendors, likely a wingnut or two, and a walking tour performance by the ghosts of Union Square past. And Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Gentrifying!
At Farmer's Market Union Square
On Sat May 24th a group of us went to Union Square to exchange information and talk with farmers and people attending the Greenmarket. Many thanked us for providing them information, signed our cardboard petition indicating their support, and posted our 'Keep Union Square Public' signs in their booths. The impact of the redevelopment is immediately felt by the street vendors whose booths are being uncomfortably cramped, by passersby who know the last thing they want is another upscale restaurant, and greenmarket farmers who cringe, knowing that Whole Foods is one of the members of the BID planning the redevelopment of the park.
Being at Union Square and talking with people was an important because per recent media citings, many believe that the halt in construction indicates a foretold victory for the community. In fact, to be able to attain these gains, this is a critical time for us to voice our concerns for the park to remain publicly accessible. These voices will reach the judge who issued the injunction on the construction and council members whose leadership can change the course of Union Square to reflect the interests of the community.
