Reclaiming the streets for the

people

Parklets

What is a Parklet?

• A Parklet converts one or more on-street

parking spaces into green, usable space

for people to enjoy

• Extension of the sidewalk

• Breaks from the flow of traffic

San Francisco, CA“The world’s first formal public parklets

were initially conceived and installed in

San Francisco in 2010. As of February

2013, thirty-eight parklets have been

installed throughout San Francisco, and

the program is being emulated in cities

around the world.”

- San Francisco Pavement to parks

Parklet Goals

• Create a green public space for people to enjoy • Emphasize streets as places for social interaction• Improve the day-to-day life on the street• Encourage alternative methods of transportation on

South William Street▫ Foot traffic▫ Bicycling

• Increase revenue for the surrounding businesses• Improve streetscape

22 Street at Bartlett

San Francisco, CA

Parklet Components• Deck support system

▫ Plastic lumber frame▫ Lifted off the streets using point supports

• Plastic Lumber Decking▫ Waterproof ▫ Resistant to rot and mold▫ Less susceptible to cracking

• Planter Boxes & plantings▫ Plants that are indigenous to the area▫ Get a local garden club to participate in the upkeep

• Benches▫ Plastic Lumber ▫ No moveable furniture ▫ Low maintenance

Parklet Components (cont)…

• Parklet Perimeter▫ Encloses designated space▫ Plastic Lumber

• Safety features▫ Safety planters

Fiberglass Provide a physical barrier to prevent vehicular intrusions Weight minimum of 317.5 KG

▫ Wheel stops▫ Reflective tape

• Bicycle Parking▫ Ramp bicycle parking to maximize spaces▫ South William is lacking bicycle parking

• Signage

Signage

•Involve students from NCAD to create this

•Involving locals

•Parklet is unique to Dublin

3D Digital Model

Dublin City Council Beta Projects

• “Beta Projects are a systematic approach for a city to discuss issues and opportunities, co-create solutions, and prototype them ‘on the street’ for measurement and debate”. -DCC Beta

• Beta Project Macro

• Temporary & reversible

• During the trial a petition is sent around to gather support

“By creating a parklet in your neighborhood, you are participating in an

international movement that celebrates local grass roots initiative,

community building, and sustainable transportation. When

completed, your parklet will be enjoyed by count- less residents of

and visitors to your neighborhood and our city.”

- San Francisco Pavement to Parks