ABSTRACT
This chapter considers some possibilities, many of which are tied in to fast-paced social, environmental, and technological changes. Community design processes and methods can be instrumental in furthering this trend, especially as communities become more aware that they cannot continue to expand indefinitely without jeopardizing their own future. Similar issues may come to the fore in relatively new planning challenges, such as responding to climate change, even in countries with established community design traditions. Perhaps even more important than the role of community design in supporting the adaptive reuse of older spaces and the creation of new open spaces is its role in supporting a resource that is vital for all of us, food. Another example of community design emphasizing the adaptive reuse of existing urban facilities is the "park(ing) day." Originally initiated by the design group Rebar in San Francisco, park(ing) day involves converting one or more street side parking spots into temporary open spaces.
