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= How to use this PowerPoint = This presentation template has been
especially created for Members of the Local Leaders Council to help
frame a problem and introduce a policy solution to public
audiences. Suggested talking points and tips for customization are
provided for each slide. Contact
[email protected] with questions or for
assistance in customizing the presentation. To use the
template:[email protected] 1.Download the
presentation 2.Add your logo 3.Customize the slides For more policy
tools:
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Slide 2
An introduction to Parklets
Slide 3
What is a parklet? Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, CA. Photo by
Paul Krueger, Flickr A parklet is an inexpensive infrastructure
innovation that creates a public gathering space or small park from
on-street parking spaces.
Slide 4
Why build a parklet? Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA. Photo
by Paul Krueger, Flickr Enliven the street Enliven the street
Enhance the pedestrian experience Enhance the pedestrian experience
Provide more public space Provide more public space Increase eyes
on the street Increase eyes on the street AND boost economic
activity AND boost economic activity
Slide 5
Economic development Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia (PA). Photo
by Ryan Collerd, Philly MOTU Staff expansion at parklet-adjacent
restaurants in Long Beach (CA) 20% revenue jump at Philadelphias
Green Line Caf
Slide 6
A public-private partnership North Murray Avenue, Milwaukee
(WI). Photo by Michael Sears, Journal Sentinel Cities establish the
program and process Cities establish the program and process
Businesses/orgainzations design and sponsor the parklets
Businesses/orgainzations design and sponsor the parklets
Slide 7
The parklet process Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA).
Photo by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Flickr
ApplicationApplication Review of proposalReview of proposal Parklet
designParklet design Issuance of permitIssuance of permit
ConstructionConstruction MaintenanceMaintenance Annual permit
renewal or removalAnnual permit renewal or removal
Slide 8
Funding a parklet Spring Street, Los Angeles (CA). Photo by
waltarrrrr, Flickr Los Angeles: $10,000 - $30,000 per parklet San
Francisco: $8,000 per converted parking space Sponsor Application/
permit/ permit renewal feesApplication/ permit/ permit renewal fees
Design, constructionDesign, construction Liability insurance,
maintenanceLiability insurance, maintenanceCity Parking meter
removalParking meter removal Program staff (design review, site
inspection)Program staff (design review, site inspection)
Slide 9
Creative financing Clark Street, Chicago, IL. Photo by moss
design, moss-design.com Crowd funding (e.g., Kickstarter.com) Crowd
funding (e.g., Kickstarter.com) Pro bono design/ installation Pro
bono design/ installation (Furniture/ materials donation
(Furniture/ materials donation Grants Grants City demonstration
projectsCity demonstration projects
Slide 10
Case study: San Francisco, CA 22 nd Street, San Francisco (CA).
Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr Program goals
Re-imagine city streets Encourage walking/ biking Encourage
pedestrian activity Support local businesses
Slide 11
Mojo Bicycle Caf Parklet Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA)
Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr 37% increase in
pedestrian traffic 37% increase in pedestrian traffic 14% increase
in bike activity 14% increase in bike activity 10% rise in public
perception 10% rise in public perception
Slide 12
Case study: San Francisco, CA 9 th Avenue, San Francisco (CA).
Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr 2013 38 parklets
installed 38 parklets installed 15 in the permitting process 15 in
the permitting process Over 100 more expressions of interest Over
100 more expressions of interest
Slide 13
Cities with parklets Tremont Street, Boston (MA) Photo by Steve
Annear, Boston Magazine