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An introduction to Parklets

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 ?.

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An introduction to Parklets

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  1. An introduction to Parklets

  2. 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

  3. Why builda 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. The parklet process • 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Cities withparklets Miami Los Angeles Vancouver San Francisco Houston Milwaukee San Diego Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Long Beach Montréal New York City Oakland Tremont Street, Boston (MA) Photo by Steve Annear, Boston Magazine

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