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The first ever parklet to be built in Rochester, NY, the beginning of parklets across our city!

Joe Bean Parklet

The first ever parklet to be built in Rochester, NY, the beginning of parklets across our city!
Created by
Benjamin Woelk
Benjamin Woelk
211 backers pledged $12,828 to help bring this project to life.
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Because of you.

We have been trying to figure how to convey our gratitude for the incredible success of our campaign and it really all comes down to this - the Rochester Parklet... Read more

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Successfully raised $12,828 USD with 211 backers

Over $10,000 raised!

Wow! We've been watching the numbers all day and are thrilled to share that we are now over the $10,000 mark! 

Nearly 175 of you have generously offered to support... Read more

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24 Hours!

Wow, it's hard to believe that the final day of our campaign is already here! 

Thanks to incredible support from you and an influx of backers over the last 48... Read more

Our greatest gain yet!

Thank you to the many who poured in your support of the parklet today and for those that already have! 

Today we saw our highest daily total in contributions (with... Read more

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Two days to go! We are creative placemakers!

Friends, 

With over 110 Backers we have raised nearly $7,000 towards our campaign, we are so close! 

A tremendous thank you to all of you who have shown support, interest,... Read more

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The Final Countdown

Can you hear the song by "Europe" playing in your head right now? 

It is indeed the final countdown to our Rochester Parklet campaign! 

We cannot thank the many of... Read more

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New Reward added - Two Weeks to go!

Greetings all! 

We are a little over 13 days away from our Campaign end date and with nearly 80 Backers and over $4,000 raised we are at 34 percent of... Read more

Weekend Excitement Part 2: TWC News

We are excited to share that Time Warner Cable News came out to feature the Rochester Parklet this weekend! The story debuted last night (originally scheduled for today) at 10pm! ... Read more

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Weekend Excitement Part 1: Explore Rochester

Greetings Friends and Backers! 

We are excited to announce some more buzz around the Rochester Parklet taking place this weekend! 

On Saturday:

 - We partner with the amazing ExploreRochester crew... Read more

Rochester Parklet becomes Kickstarter Staff Pick!!!

We just received an email from Kickstarter stating that our project has become a Staff Pick! Thank you Kickstarter for recognizing our project and Kickstarter potential! 

Help us bring the... Read more

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Rochesteriat publishes "7 Reasons why you want a Rochester Parklet!"

Check out this amazing feature from our friends over at The Rochesteriat. They created an amazing article and compelling case as to why to fund the Rochester Parklet project! 

This... Read more

Rochester Parklet to be featured today on WXXI/NPR 1370AM

Greetings! 

Tune in to 1370AM between 3-5pm to hear from Kathy Turiano owner of Joe Bean Coffee Roasters discussing the Rochester Parkelt! 

WXXI/NPR was kind enough to stop in and... Read more

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Last nights WROC News 8 feature!

In case you missed the broadcast from last night (moved to 11pm) here it is! 

Thank you to all who have already contributed, this is also a great media feature... Read more

Press - WROC News Channel 8 @ 6pm tonight!

Greetings! 

We are excited to share that WROC came to 1344 University Ave to feature our project, we are being told that will air tonight at 6pm! 

Thank you for... Read more

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10 Backers!

Thank you to our first 10 Backers! We are buzzing here with excitement! 

Don't forget to share the campaign with friends who you feel will benefit from the parklet -... Read more

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Project launched