This document discusses parklets, which are outdoor dining or public space extensions that use former parking spaces. It provides examples of parklets in Long Beach and Berlin. It outlines characteristics of parklets including their relationship to nearby retailers and provision of dining service. Challenges of parklets like traffic speeds and loss of parking are presented, as well as benefits such as activating the street and allowing retailers to expand seating. Finally, resources for creating parklets from UCLA and San Francisco are listed.

2. PARK(ing) Day

3. Sunset Magazine

4. Lola’s Mexican Cuisine Before

5. Lola’s Parklet Day One

6. Lola’s Parklet Day Two

7. Lola’s Parklet Day Three

8. Lola’s Parklet

9. Berlin Parklet Rendering

10. Berlin Parklet Day One

11. Berlin Parklet Days Two and Three

12. Berlin Parklet Day Four

13. Berlin Parklet

14. What distinguishes Long Beach Parklets?
1. Designs relate to retailer
2. Considered private space
3. Dining service provided
Parklet Characteristics

15. Parklet Challenges
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Traffic speeds
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Street width and context
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Curb height and crown
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Storm water flow
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Street cleaning
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Lighting
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Security
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Loss of parking
 Parklet Challenges
Alcoholic Beverage Control license

16. Parklet Benefits
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Activates the street
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Draws pedestrians and cyclists
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Provides retail visibility
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Allows retailer to expand seating
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Calms traffic speeds
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Creates jobs
Parklet Benefits

17. Parklet Submittal Package

18. Parklet Submittal Package

19. Parklet Submittal Package

20. Parklet Submittal Package

21. Parklet Submittal Package

22. Parklet Submittal Package

23. Parklet Submittal Package

24. Parklet Submittal Package

25. UCLA Complete Streets Initiative
Toolkit for creating “Found Space in the Public Realm”
(Release scheduled for the end of June)
Madeline Brozen, Program Manager
MBrozen@publicaffairs.ucla.edu
http://lewis.ucla.edu/content/completestreets
City of San Francisco
Great Streets Parklet Guide
http://sfgreatstreets.org/parkletguide/
Long Beach Public Works
Michael Conway
Director of Public Works
Resources
Michael.Conway@longbeach.gov

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