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Compiled by Justseeds members Shaun Slifer & Kevin Caplicki, DIYDPW is a channel highlighting global examples of Do It Yourself Department of Public Works projects. These are defined as any examples of municipal signage, infrastructure, way-finding graphics, etc. generated by citizens outside of state-sanctioned means, and which fulfill a perceived need in the location within which they are installed.
DIYDPW #74

DIYDPW #74

February 16, 2023

Handmade sign made of different colored tape providing directions away from a residential area to state roads.

DIYDPW #73

DIYDPW #73

August 27, 2022

DO NOT DRIVE ON SIDEWALK. Portland, OR. August 2022. Thanks to Roger Peet for this contribution to the DIYDPW series! DIYDPW is a frequent, irregular blog post highlighting global examples…

DIYDPW #72

DIYDPW #72

July 6, 2022

DEAD END. Walkill, NY. June 2022. Someone installed this in hopes people wouldn’t turn down their short road that has no outlet forcing vehicles to make a u turn in…

DIYDPW #71

DIYDPW #71

June 22, 2022

No Truck Turn. Gardiner, NY. June 2022. Found during a recent detour thru the hamlet of Gardiner. The folks on this corner, placed some cones, surveyors tape and this handmade…

DIYDPW #70

DIYDPW #70

May 23, 2022

DIYDPW is a frequent, irregular blog post highlighting global examples of Do It Yourself Department of Public Works projects. These are defined as any examples of municipal signage or infrastructure,…

DIWDPW #69

DIWDPW #69

May 9, 2022

There are a couple of these hand painted signs in the village just North of Bard College, illustrating a “safe” bike route to the campus a couple of miles away….

DIYDPW #68

DIYDPW #68

April 25, 2022

An example of someone prioritizing glutenous treats as a necessity. DIYDPW is a frequent, irregular blog post highlighting global examples of Do It Yourself Department of Public Works projects. These…

DIYDPW #67

DIYDPW #67

April 5, 2022

DO NOT MOW. Kingston, NY. August 2018 DIYDPW is a frequent, irregular blog post highlighting global examples of Do It Yourself Department of Public Works projects. These are defined as…

DIYDPW #66

DIYDPW #66

March 21, 2022

DIYDPW is a frequent, irregular blog post highlighting global examples of Do It Yourself Department of Public Works projects. These are defined as any examples of municipal signage or infrastructure,…

DIYDPW #65

DIYDPW #65

February 16, 2022

STOP NO VEHICLES BEYOND THIS POINT. Somewhere in the Catskills, NY. November 2014 DIYDPW is a frequent, irregular blog post highlighting global examples of Do It Yourself Department of Public…

DIYDPW #57

DIYDPW #57

June 11, 2019

I came across @dreadlockpranksta on Instagram awhile back and am finally sharing their DIY installations! Below is a selection of messages left at site specific locations in NYC. See their…

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