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An introduction to
Parklets
What is a parklet?
A parklet is an inexpensive infrastructure innovation
that creates a public gathering space or small park
from on-street parking spaces.
Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, CA. Photo by Paul Krueger, Flickr
Why build a parklet?
• Enliven the street
• Enhance the pedestrian experience
• Provide more public space
• Increase eyes on the street
• AND boost economic activity
Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA. Photo by Paul Krueger, Flickr
Economic development
20% revenue jump at
Philadelphia’s Green Line Café
Staff expansion at parklet-adjacent
restaurants in Long Beach (CA)
Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia (PA). Photo by Ryan Collerd, Philly MOTU
A public-private partnership
 Cities establish the program and process
 Businesses/orgainzations design and sponsor the parklets
North Murray Avenue, Milwaukee (WI). Photo by Michael Sears, Journal Sentinel
The parklet process
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Application
Review of proposal
Parklet design
Issuance of permit
Construction
Maintenance
Annual permit renewal or removal
Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Flickr
Funding a parklet
Los Angeles: $10,000 - $30,000 per parklet
San Francisco: $8,000 per converted parking space
Sponsor
• Application/ permit/ permit renewal fees
• Design, construction
• Liability insurance, maintenance
City
• Parking meter removal
• Program staff (design review, site inspection)
Spring Street, Los Angeles (CA). Photo by waltarrrrr, Flickr
Creative financing
• Crowd funding (e.g., Kickstarter.com)
• Pro bono design/ installation
• (Furniture/ materials donation
• Grants
•City demonstration projects
Clark Street, Chicago, IL. Photo by moss design, moss-design.com
Case study: San Francisco, CA
Program goals
• Re-imagine city streets
• Encourage walking/ biking
• Encourage pedestrian activity
• Support local businesses
22nd Street, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr
Mojo Bicycle Café Parklet
• 37% increase in pedestrian traffic
• 14% increase in bike activity
• 10% rise in public perception
Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA) Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr
Case study: San Francisco, CA
2013…
• 38 parklets installed
• 15 in the permitting process
• Over 100 more expressions of interest
9th Avenue, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr
Cities with parklets
Tremont Street, Boston (MA) Photo by Steve Annear, Boston Magazine