Fake grass. â Benches. â Chairs. â Tables. â Chalk paint. â Chess board or other games. â A temporary rope b
Parklets Lorain Better Block Saturday, May 19 Downtown Lorain on Broadway
What is a parklet? ● ● ●
Parklets are mini parks Just like any other park, a parklet is a public space for sitting, reading, or relaxing The difference is that a parklet is so small it's not only the size of a parking spot, it is a parking spot.
At Lorain Better Block, parklets will be temporary and up for one day along Broadway in the existing parking space Image from Tiny House Fest Vermont
Parklets increase pedestrian traffic to businesses
Provide seating or a place for people to hang out
Extends the places for people on the sidewalk
Takes out existing parking
People next to the street makes cars slow down Photo Courtesy of Pavement to Parks and the City of San Francisco
Why a parklet?
Image from ArchPaper.com
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Parklets can be as unique as its creators
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Parklets are free public spaces that are available and accessible to all users
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Increases foot traffic for adjacent businesses
What can be in our parklet? ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Fake grass Benches Chairs Tables Chalk paint Chess board or other games A temporary rope barrier Plants
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Temporary garden Signage Borrow-a-book Giveaways Water give away Outdoor Cafe Homemade structures (e.g. a pallet bench!)
What can NOT be in our parklet? ●
Preparing food or serving alcohol without a proper permit
