WINNER! 2005 Golden Brick Award
by Downtown Orlando Partnership

Teen Artwork To Launch City's Downtown Parking Improvements
Middle Schoolers Tiles Create Smiles and Boost Image of Downtown Garage

The ParkSMART ART sign made of the kids ceramic tiles, will be the first of many that will brighten the appearance of downtown parking facilities, increase awareness of the city's garages, and give kids a chance to be part of downtown's history and future. Hundreds of middle schoolers from Commissioner Wyman's After School All Star's Summer Camp competed for this honor by painting their best cars on the tiles for the ParkSMART ART project, with winners being showcased as part of the new sign.

This is just the beginning of a bold action plan to "breathe life" into the city's downtown, while giving kids a chance to be a part of this new parking friendly image" said Mayor Dyer. ParkSMART ART was developed as part of the Mayor's 20 Point Strategic Downtown Revitalization plan, which specifically identified parking as a vital element in the overall success of the program.

The Parking Division is focused on promoting parking programs, improving overall signage and continuing to offer great parking options in downtown Orlando.