(re)claimed spaces
an atlas of parklets
within neighborhoods
in san francisco
(re) claimed
spacesan atlas of parklets
within neighborhoods
in san francisco
introduction
what is a parklet?Parklets provide an economical solution to the desire for wider sidewalks.
Parklets are intended to provide space for people to sit, relax and enjoy
the city around them, especially where narrow sidewalks would otherwise
preclude such activities. They are intended to be seen as pieces of street
furniture, providing aesthetic enhancements to the overall streetscape.
Parklets secure this space by repurposing on‐street parking spots.
In the place of car parking, a platform is built to bring the grade of the
sidewalk out into the street. Once the platform is installed, benches, tables,
chairs, landscaping, and bike parking can all be placed on top in order
to provide a welcoming public space along the street. While Parklets are
sponsored by a private partner, all seating on a Parklet must remain free
and open for any member of the public to use. Any movable furniture used
on the Parklet must be different from any existing sidewalk furniture and
table service, including placement of condiments is not permitted.
why reclaim parking spaces?San Francisco’s streets and public rights-of-way make up fully
25% of the city’s land area, more space even than is found in all
of the city’s parks. Many of our streets are excessively wide and
contain large zones of wasted space, especially at intersections.
San Francisco’s new “Pavement to Parks” projects seek to
temporarily reclaim these unused swathes and quickly and
inexpensively turn them into new public plazas and parks.
During the temporary closure, the success of these plazas will
be evaluated to understand what adjustments need to be made
in the short term, and ultimately, whether the temporary closure
should be a long term community investment.
text from sfpavementtoparks.sfplanning.org
about this book
This atlas documented the parklets within neighborhoods
of san francisco and sampled imagery from the each area,
juxtaposing signage, street art and nature for a relationship
between the parklet and the neighborhood it inhabits.
table of contents
10 30 38
46 58 66
98 106 114
Union StreetS
tockton Street
Columbus Avenue
Green Street
Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza
& Slice House
1570 Stockton St
Caffe Greco
423 Columbus Ave
Caffe Roma
526 Columbus Ave
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3
1
2
23
Union Street
Stockton S
treet
Columbus Avenue
Green Street
Columbus Street & Stockton ParkletCaffe Greco423 Columbus AveSan Francisco, CA 94133
Designed by Rebar Group
Established October 2010
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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Stockton Street & Union ParkletTony’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Slice House1556 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94133
Designed by Rebar Group
Established July 2011
Union Street
Stockton S
treet
Columbus AvenueGreen Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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Columbus Street & Green ParkletCaffe Roma526 Columbus AveSan Francisco, CA 94133
Designed by Rebar Group
Established April 2011
Union Street
Stockton S
treet
Green Street
Columbus Avenue
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
Pow
ell Street
Stockton S
treet
Ellis Street
O’Farrell Street
Geary StreetPowell Street
from Ellis to Geary
9th & Irving
9th & Irving
Powell Street PromenadePowell Street from Ellis to Geary
Architect Walter HoodEstablished 2011Sponsored by Audi
Pow
ell Street
Stockton S
treet
Ellis Street
O’Farrell Street
Geary Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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Fillmore S
treet
Webster S
treet
California Street
Pine Street
Bush Street
California Street & Fillmore Parklet
Pizzeria Delfina2406 California StreetSan Francisco, CA
Designed by Síol StudiosEstablished 2012
Fillmore S
treet
Webster S
treet
California Street
Pine Street
Bush Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
Bro
derick S
treet
Divisad
ero S
treet
Fulton Street
Grove Street
11
2
2
Cafe Abir1300 Fulton Street
Mojo Bicycle Cafe639 Divisadero St
Fulton Street & Divisadero ParkletCafe Abir1300 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94117
designed by Step3StudioEstablished May 2011
Bro
derick S
treet
Divisad
ero S
treet
Fulton Street
Grove Street
Fulton Street
Grove Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
Divisadero Street& Grove Parklet
Mojo Bicycle Café639 Divisadero St
Designed by RG ArchitectureEstablished 2010
Bro
derick S
treet
Divisad
ero S
treet
Fulton Street
Grove Street
Fulton Street
Grove Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
Cas
tro
Str
eet
Market
Street
17th Street
Castro Commons17th & Castro Street
Cas
tro
Str
eet
Market
Street
17th Street
Castro Commons Parklet
17th and Castro StreetSan Francisco, CA
Designed by Boor Bridges ArchitectureIn collaboration with Flora Grubb GardensEstablished 2010
17th Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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2
3
4
5
Valencia Street
Missio
n Street
14th Street
20th Street
Liberty Street
22nd Street
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1
2
3
4 5
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia St
Freewheel Bikeshop
914 Valencia St
‘Deepistan National Park(let)
937 Valencia Street
Fabric8 Gallery
3318 22nd Street
Revolution Cafe
3248 22nd Street
Valencia Street & 14th Parklet
Four Barrel Coffee346 Valencia streetSan Francisco, CA
Establlished July 2011
Valencia Street
Mission S
treet
14th Street
1
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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Valencia & 20th Street ParkletFreewheel Bikeshop914 Valencia Street
designed by Kanbayashi DesignsEstablished March 2011
Valencia Street
Missio
n Street
20th Street
22nd Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
Valencia Street & Liberty ParkletDeeplet937 Valencia StreetSan Francisco, CA
This is the only parklet located in a residential space in San Francisco.
designed byShift Design StudioEstablished 2011
Valencia Street
Missio
n Street
19th Street
20th Street
22nd Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
22nd Street & Valencia ParkletFabric8 Gallery3318 22nd StreetSan Francisco, CA 94110
designed by artist Eric OttoTitled The Peace KeeperEstablished September 2011
Valencia Street
Mission S
treet
20th Street
22nd Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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22nd Street & Bartlett ParkletRevolution Cafe22nd StreetSan Francisco, CA 94
Designed by Rebar GroupEstablished 2011
Valencia Street
Missio
n Street
20th Street
22nd Street
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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18th StreetTexas S
treet
Missouri S
treet
Farley’s Coffee1315 18th Street
18th Street & Texas Parklet
Farley’s Coffee1315 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94107
Designed by Topher DelaneyEstablished 2011
18th Street
Texas Street
Missouri S
treet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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9th Avenue
8th Avenue
Judah Street
Irving StreetArizmendi Bakery1331 9th Avenue
1
Ninth Avenue & Irving Parklet
Arizmendi Bakery1331 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 Designed by Jack VerdonEstablished 2011
9th Avenue
8th Avenue
Judah Street
Irving Street
Ninth Avenue & Irving Parklet
Arizmendi Bakery1331 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 Designed by Jack VerdonEstablished 2011
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
46th Avenue
Judah
Kirkham
Noriega
1
2
Trouble Coffee4033 Judah Street
Devil’s Teeth Bakery3876 Noriega Street
1
2
Judah & 46thAvenue ParkletTrouble Coffee4033 Judah Street San Francisco, CA 94122
Designed by Giuletta Maria Carelli and Ajax OakfordEstablished 2011
46th Avenue
Judah
Kirkham
Noriega
Judah
Kirkham
Noriega
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
Noriega Street & 46th Parklet
Devil’s Teeth Bakery3876 Noriega Street San Francisco, CA
Designed by Shane CurnynEstablished 2012
46th Avenue
47th Avenue
Judah
Kirkham
Noriega
Noriega Street & 46th Parklet
Devil’s Teeth Bakery3876 Noriega Street San Francisco, CA
Designed by Shane CurnynEstablished 2012
Judah
Kirkham
Noriega
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet
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surrounding environment parkletsurrounding environment parklet