How Skateparks Are Built: Episode 1: Advocacy

[@stewartlinton7825]

that mama is sick one love scooterism so funny hahahahaa keep your head up yungin

[@daniel.aymond]

Thanks Zack, we've won over our Mayor in our very small town (5000 population) we're currently working on getting funded to build a park

[@goskateng2543]

Amazing post. We're currently working on building the first ever skatepark in the whole Country, Nigeria. Skateboarding isn't very popular here. We've been pushing skateboarding since 2013. Good job, can't wait for more episodes.

[@ZackDowdy]

That's so awesome!

[@Feelgoodboardinghub]

Nice series… We are just at the FIRST stage here in Italy in the town where I live! No skateparks… We are trying to educate people and politicians … this vid may help!

[@ZackDowdy]

Stoked for you!

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

This is a rad series, Zack. It makes me think about how much advocacy plays a role in the creation of so many parks we've had.

[@porkytm]

So sick seeing Kanteen Russell i remember watching his Osiris The Storm Part

[@talalcockar1389]

Yes! Thank you for making this series, Zack. I'm à skatepark designer/builder in Kenya and we're trying to get a public skatepark built here too. The city is in the process of renovating the main park in Nairobi and they ripped up our most iconic skate spot so we'd like to see a real skatepark built in it's place. The problem is that the renovations started one day without any notice so we're trying to figure out how to get to the master planners to propose this.

[@skatercurator]

I love this episode! It’s very powerful. Plus my favorite skatepark people are in this!

[@Harleydavidsinn]

I remember meeting kanten in Lagrange Georgia when the first skatepark was built there. Sickest dude to meet, can’t wait to be in California so I skate more of his parks he’s helped built

[@jimizxztheorginal]

This is really important for people who live in smaller communities that do not have places to skate. It all starts with people coming together and asking for what they really want.

[@austincline]

This is so valuable! Thanks for this series

[@ZackDowdy]

NEW Episode dropping every Sunday this month at 11am. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them. Big thanks to Kanten Russell for working on this project with me over the past year!

[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

I love this. Hearing stories of how the crews built and fought for Washington St really got me inspired. This is great.

[@sk81today]

Anything is possible guys… we just reached the design phase for our first skatepark in my hometown of Bountiful, Utah. We’ve been pushing to get one since 1994. Its a very conservative community but its come a long way. Keep pushing! Get involved! Any and all efforts pay off in the long run.

[@KapoSBR]

Awesome series! We're in a small town in Germany going through the process of getting a new skatepark. Working with the city takes ages and requires ALLOT of patience. Thx for the insights. Can't wait for the next episodes. Looking forward to the next episodes!

[@tjmanning]

Some real great filmmaking and documentary work Dowdy! 🙌 cant wait for the next episode

[@pedroterleira]

This is great! Looking forward to see the next

[@shplunkk8772]

So hyped to finally see this!!!

[@theodorefredrick7058]

thankyou for this series, really appreciate it

[@loisloisproductions9851]

Kanten helped make the Birmingham skatepark a real thing for Alabama, Come visit it in July!

[@guagadugu9125]

Absolutely like it! Great quality and valuable insights! My brother and me have been pushing for a skatepark for about three years now… Definitely a big learning process and I am eager to get your insights, thx! :)

[@marceugeni]

this is amaziiiing maaaaaaaan!!!!

[@Theumatillabutcher666]

Wait for part 2

[@ukyg]

This is awesome

[@crimnvL]

this is great

[@Meeky815]

Do you know what the V2 shape is that poler skate co. Has? Thanks just wondering, maybe you know.

[@wavesummit]

This is great, which camera and microphone did you use for the interviews?

[@ZackDowdy]

I used a XT-3 and some low budget lav mics :)

[@matthefat9445]

advocacy only works when u live in cali

[@marissac870]

For fucking real!!!!

[@ZackDowdy]

Look at Copenhagen for example. California set a stage, however there's much more progressive areas. If you don't advocate you don't get heard, it's not just within skateboarding.

[@matthefat9445]

@@ZackDowdy no my city is just broke

[@ZackDowdy]

@@matthefat9445 Next episode is about getting the money!

[@matthefat9445]

@@ZackDowdy yeaa, lets goo

[@ragnarsilverboard6803]

Did he say bmx?

[@brendonmasters]

9 years for shokus whoa…only a skateboarder could have patience for that govt garbage