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'The Rise of Open Streets' Documentary Explores Wide Range of Ciclovia-inspired Events

Not sure exactly what to expect at the first-ever Open Streets Knoxville event on Sunday, Oct. 25?

Check out "The Rise of Open Streets," a documentary by Streetfilms that looks at the worldwide phenomenon over the past seven years: http://vimeo.com/78886448

Watching this documentary will inspire you to come try the first-of-its-kind Open Streets Knoxville event, 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. A mile-long stretch of Central Street between Willow Street in the Old City and Oklahoma Avenue in Happy Holler will be closed to motorized traffic, allowing people to safely walk, bike, dance, play and create art in the street.

As Open Streets Knoxville says: Come play in the street!

Here's a complete list of Sunday's activities and locations:

http://openstreetsknoxville.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/brochure-map-2.pdf

And here are some frequently asked questions about Open Streets:

http://openstreetsknoxville.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Posted by evreeland On 20 October, 2015 at 5:40 PM