Parklets

Parklet or pocket park provides opportunities for people to create small but importantpublic spaces right in their own neighbourhoods. Parklet repurposes part ofthe street next to the sidewalk into a public space for people. It provides amenities likeseating, planting, bicycle parking, and art. Parklets encourages non-motorizedtransportation.

Technical specifications of parklets are well documented as design guides. These documents typically include:

Site selection and outreach
Proposal review and selection
Design development and permitting procedures
Fabrication and installation
Post-construction

Challenges

Green space management

Participatory planning and governance

Potential of economic opportunities and green jobs

Public Health and Well-being

Social justice and social cohesion

Urban regeneration

Water management

IMPLANTATION: Soft/Medium/Hard

Parklets can be easily built in areas along side with urban roads, often the shopping streets. Its location is generally offered by community organizations and neighbouring business comply with a permit of local government.

AMORTISATION: Short term/Medium term/Long term/No amortization

Parklets are tactical solutions and generally starts as special events or temporary use. They should meet maintenance and upkeep rules and comply with permit regulations and public access requirements. Therefore, a parklet can be removed any time if not fulfilled any of those procedures. Due to its public function parklet investments are sponsored and maintained by community organizations, neighbouring business and municipal organizations.

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