Joe Bean Parklet
A project in Rochester, NY by Benjamin Woelk000days
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The first ever parklet to be built in Rochester, NY, the beginning of parklets across our city!
Backers: 211
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61
Funded: $12,828 of $11,875
Dates: Oct 12th -> Nov 11th (31 days)
Project By: Benjamin Woelk
Backers: 211
Average Pledge Per Backer: $61
Funded: $12,828 of $11,875
Dates: Oct 12th -> Nov 11th (31 days)
Project By: Benjamin Woelk
$12,828
current pledge level
Last Updated: November 11 @ 09:45 -0500 GMT
108%
of goal
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Latest News
Over $10,000 raised! 
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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 this amazing placemaking project! We have just under $1700 to go by 9:30AM tomorrow -... (Read More)
24 Hours!
November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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 hours we are less than $3,000 from reaching our goal today! We want to share a great piece... (Read More)
Our greatest gain yet!
November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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 2 hours left of the day as of this post) with over $1500 raised! We have been... (Read More)
Two days to go! We are creative placemakers!
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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, and excitement for this amazing project that is redefining public space in... (Read More)
The Final Countdown
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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 you (nearly 80!) who have already generously pledged towards our campaign! We still... (Read More)
New Reward added - Two Weeks to go!
October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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 our goal! We greatly appreciate the support thus far, please help us keep spreading the word on... (Read More)
Weekend Excitement Part 2: TWC News
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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! If you missed the broadcast you may view watch it... (Read More)
Weekend Excitement Part 1: Explore Rochester
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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 on Instagram to launch the #findyourparklet... (Read More)
Rochester Parklet becomes Kickstarter Staff Pick!!!
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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 first ever parklet to Rochester, NY as we green our rustbelt... (Read More)
Rochesteriat publishes "7 Reasons why you want a Rochester Parklet!"
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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 is a great article to share with friends and family to get them... (Read More)
Rochester Parklet to be featured today on WXXI/NPR 1370AM
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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 continue to spread the word on our amazing project! Click here to... (Read More)
Last nights WROC News 8 feature!
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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 to share with friends to get them... (Read More)
Press - WROC News Channel 8 @ 6pm tonight!
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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 helping us raise nearly $1000 so far! Please keep spreading the word, have people come... (Read More)
10 Backers!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
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 - (or cool swag, or a party, or coffee) after all, our public seating is open to... (Read More)
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