I just want to thank all of the volunteers, sponsors, partners, and staff that helped make Pop UP Pearl 2012 a huge success. It never ceases to amaze me how wonderful the Old Brooklyn neighborhood is, and we saw last Saturday once again how great a neighborhood I live and work in.
Pop UP Pearl by the numbers:
1050 – Feet of Straw Wattles
Over 300 – Feet of Astroturf
100 – Square Feet of Sod
20 – Trees and Shrubs
19 – Planter Boxes
40 – Flower Baskets
5 – Cans of Spray Chalk
7 – Rolls of White Duct Tape for Temporary Crosswalks
18 – Food Vendors
15 – Music and Dance acts
66 – Arts, Crafts, & Non-Profit Vendors
Over 500 - Cyclists via Pedal for Prizes
Over 2500 – Visitors throughout the day (estimate)
