Livable Buckhead has teamed up with local Tiny Doors ATL artist to develop an outdoor event like no other along PATH400 that turns our typical PARK(ing) Day tiny! ​For this weekend-long event, Livable Buckhead will work with partners, residents, and sponsors to build parks on a miniature scale to then be viewed and voted on by the public. The goal is to demonstrate the value of increased greenspace in our community by showcasing how impactful community art is and the value of parks – no matter how small.

Here are a few details on what this will actually look like:

• Location: Each “park” will be assigned a ​dedicated location along PATH400, with individual yard signage and branding
• Sound: We have partnered with a local DJ, Mike Zarin, to build an “immersion” acoustic experience along the route (think Silent Disco or a museum experience but on PATH400)
• Park Requirements: Parks will all be the same size:14×18 inches and must include an element of recycling/reuse and illustrate greenspace in a unique way
• Public Engagement: The public will be invited out to view all the parks throughout the weekend and voting will occur on a virtual platform (which also allows for virtual voting/viewing)
• How You Will Build a Tiny Park: On Sept 24^th, at 5PM Tiny Doors ATL will host a Zoom webinar to go over the key elements for how to build on the tiny scale

Big PATH, Tiny Parks in Person

On October 16-18^th from 9AM to 5PM Livable Buckhead invites you to join us for an immersion experience of tiny parks along a half mile stretch of PATH400 near Old Ivy Park in Buckhead. We have over 35 tiny parks that will be placed along PATH400 to be viewed, voted and explored!

Big PATH, Tiny Parks Virtually

Livable Buckhead has created a virtual experience for all of our attendees to view and participate. The virtual space is an immersive auditory and visual experience that replicates the in-person experience, including the voting aspect of Big PATH, Tiny Parks and the custom soundtracks that local DJ Mike Zarin created for each tiny park.

Karen Anderson Singer – Principal Artist and Director

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Karen spent years after high school teaching art and playing bass in a touring jazz/punk band. While on the road, she gained a deep appreciation for the community created through art.

After graduating with a degree in Visual Art from Rutgers University, Karen moved to Atlanta. She spent a year living, working, and volunteering in Atlanta, before installing the first tiny door in her neighborhood, on the Krog Street Tunnel. Karen was inspired by the ongoing conversation of street art in Atlanta, and wanted to create artwork which reflected and respected the neighborhood, and brought an element of curiosity and imagination.

Tiny Doors ATL has sparked a movement that has worldwide impact. Karen volunteers consulting with artists around the world who are interested in starting tiny art projects in their cities. Projects
inspired by Tiny Doors ATL can be found from Alabama to Australia.

Images courtesy Tiny Doors ATL

Thank you to all of the sponsors of Big PATH, Tiny Parks. Their investment in the Buckhead community, makes events like these possible.

Biketober is back and it is the perfect way to check out all of the tiny parks! Atlanta’s region-wide bike challenge will again run from October 1st – 31st. Ride anywhere, anytime for longer than 10 minutes to earn points and prizes during this friendly challenge. It’s not only a great way to get comfortable on a bike but a fun way to come together with friends, family and coworkers while staying safely apart! You can join the challenge with a team or ride solo.

Register before September 30th to be entered for a chance to win a $1,000 REI gift card!

This year’s grand prize: a brand new Edison electric bike!