Parklets playing urban Tetris with bike lanes.
January 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Parklets playing urban Tetris with bike lanes.
The pro-car bias is real, as is the anti-bike bias.
One of the oddities leftover from the pandemic are the often unregulated parklets, which I've documented creating bike lane hazards all over the SF Bay Area (e.g. blocking the bike lane or parklets that are cut off from the curb by the bike lane).
One of the oddities leftover from the pandemic are the often unregulated parklets, which I've documented creating bike lane hazards all over the SF Bay Area (e.g. blocking the bike lane or parklets that are cut off from the curb by the bike lane).
January 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
The pro-car bias is real, as is the anti-bike bias.
One of the oddities leftover from the pandemic are the often unregulated parklets, which I've documented creating bike lane hazards all over the SF Bay Area (e.g. blocking the bike lane or parklets that are cut off from the curb by the bike lane).
One of the oddities leftover from the pandemic are the often unregulated parklets, which I've documented creating bike lane hazards all over the SF Bay Area (e.g. blocking the bike lane or parklets that are cut off from the curb by the bike lane).
Locally we're having some heated discussions about exactly this. Our city is too small to eat up space for this kind of "urbanization" or "gentrification" and trying to bring the big city to our rural home. We ate up parking during the pandemic with the "parklets" and well, um...nope.
December 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Locally we're having some heated discussions about exactly this. Our city is too small to eat up space for this kind of "urbanization" or "gentrification" and trying to bring the big city to our rural home. We ate up parking during the pandemic with the "parklets" and well, um...nope.
Ready for the return of curb thoughts from my ward’s AC Transit director!
In ~2018 we had energy around curb data standards, shared street data, pulling usage stats out of the ZIRPed-up mobility companies, and city enforcement. COVID parklets pushed that forward, we should bring it back.
In ~2018 we had energy around curb data standards, shared street data, pulling usage stats out of the ZIRPed-up mobility companies, and city enforcement. COVID parklets pushed that forward, we should bring it back.
“The good news is that the city already owns an asset worth at least that much every single year, which we simply give away. We walk past it every day: the curb.”
“Pairing free buses with paid parking says we value people in motion more than cars at rest,” writes Nicolas Rohatyn.
December 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Ready for the return of curb thoughts from my ward’s AC Transit director!
In ~2018 we had energy around curb data standards, shared street data, pulling usage stats out of the ZIRPed-up mobility companies, and city enforcement. COVID parklets pushed that forward, we should bring it back.
In ~2018 we had energy around curb data standards, shared street data, pulling usage stats out of the ZIRPed-up mobility companies, and city enforcement. COVID parklets pushed that forward, we should bring it back.
The SFCTA plan does approach some of these problems. They attempt to address the consistent inbound N blockage at 9th and Irving with a curb extension. Currently, drivers regularly illegally park in front of commercial parklets between 9th and 8th on Irving, blocking the N.
December 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The SFCTA plan does approach some of these problems. They attempt to address the consistent inbound N blockage at 9th and Irving with a curb extension. Currently, drivers regularly illegally park in front of commercial parklets between 9th and 8th on Irving, blocking the N.
E foi a única vez na minha vida que me senti segura de andar nas ruas do centro sozinha, inclusive à noite. Ele reformou as praças, os parques, fez a super ciclovia, melhorou os ônibus, fez os parklets, a cidade tinha vida, tinha cor... Foi uma época muito gostosa e saudosa de SP. Mas dizem na +
December 16, 2025 at 11:27 AM
E foi a única vez na minha vida que me senti segura de andar nas ruas do centro sozinha, inclusive à noite. Ele reformou as praças, os parques, fez a super ciclovia, melhorou os ônibus, fez os parklets, a cidade tinha vida, tinha cor... Foi uma época muito gostosa e saudosa de SP. Mas dizem na +
Philly did the same thing with the intentionally astronomical permit fees post-pandemic and all but the fanciest/$$$ restaurants scrapped their dining parklets. Beyond criminal.
December 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Philly did the same thing with the intentionally astronomical permit fees post-pandemic and all but the fanciest/$$$ restaurants scrapped their dining parklets. Beyond criminal.
Yeah, because the city recently jacked up the fees for parklets to an absurdly unaffordable rate.
December 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Yeah, because the city recently jacked up the fees for parklets to an absurdly unaffordable rate.
This is outside Monzu, the best italian restaurant in San Diego. This small family run business had one of the best parklets in the city and allowed them to triple their seating capacity.
That has been replaced by 2 parking spots. How is maximizing car parking at all costs good for small business?
That has been replaced by 2 parking spots. How is maximizing car parking at all costs good for small business?
December 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This is outside Monzu, the best italian restaurant in San Diego. This small family run business had one of the best parklets in the city and allowed them to triple their seating capacity.
That has been replaced by 2 parking spots. How is maximizing car parking at all costs good for small business?
That has been replaced by 2 parking spots. How is maximizing car parking at all costs good for small business?
We have to get every single resident to sign off before installing a bike lane.
But ending Al Fresco dining in the city with the best year round weather in the world is done without public input.
Just to return a handful of parking spots/maintain dangerous freeway style multi-lane one way streets.
But ending Al Fresco dining in the city with the best year round weather in the world is done without public input.
Just to return a handful of parking spots/maintain dangerous freeway style multi-lane one way streets.
December 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
We have to get every single resident to sign off before installing a bike lane.
But ending Al Fresco dining in the city with the best year round weather in the world is done without public input.
Just to return a handful of parking spots/maintain dangerous freeway style multi-lane one way streets.
But ending Al Fresco dining in the city with the best year round weather in the world is done without public input.
Just to return a handful of parking spots/maintain dangerous freeway style multi-lane one way streets.
ICYMI: Ever heard of a grätzloase? It means “neighbourhood oasis”– a miniature park replacing a parking space, aka parklets. With the blessing of city hall, more than 100 of them have sprung up across Vienna since 2015. And in theory, anyone in Vienna can build one.
‘Why would you take away a parking place?’: the city where anyone can build an urban oasis
Grätzloasen – low-cost, urban ‘parklets’ built by volunteers – are on the rise in Vienna as sceptics are being won over by the splash of welcome greenery and boost to community spirits
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
ICYMI: Ever heard of a grätzloase? It means “neighbourhood oasis”– a miniature park replacing a parking space, aka parklets. With the blessing of city hall, more than 100 of them have sprung up across Vienna since 2015. And in theory, anyone in Vienna can build one.
Instead of reverting to parking, this space will become a mixture of parklets, streateries, loading zones, and bike infrastructure. This is a smart plan that keeps street space activated for people & the needs of the businesses on 18th.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Instead of reverting to parking, this space will become a mixture of parklets, streateries, loading zones, and bike infrastructure. This is a smart plan that keeps street space activated for people & the needs of the businesses on 18th.
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Problem Solvers: Business owners clash over parklets impact on sales and accessibility
Problem Solvers: Business owners clash over parklets impact on sales and accessibility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For several months, the Problem Solvers have been sharing stories about the parking challenges facing downtown Bend. Many residents say they avoid the area because finding parking is difficult, and local businesses report feeling the impact. Parklets: A Pandemic Lifeline Turns Permanent One side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic remains with
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Problem Solvers: Business owners clash over parklets impact on sales and accessibility
Limerick bar blames ‘final blow’ from council for decision to close down on Christmas Eve
https://www.europesays.com/ie/212957/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/212957/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
Limerick bar blames 'final blow' from council for decision to close down on Christmas Eve - Ireland
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and “excessive green mould” present.
www.europesays.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Limerick bar blames ‘final blow’ from council for decision to close down on Christmas Eve
https://www.europesays.com/ie/212957/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/212957/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
DDOT’s removing streateries this week in Adams Morgan–space that could be used for wider sidewalks, parklets, bike/scooter parking & new streateries if desired. I shared these concerns & DDOT has agreed to hold a 10’ curbside area for these/other public uses. brianneknadeau.com/18th-street-...
18th Street Streateries Update - Brianne K. Nadeau
If you’re in Adams Morgan this week, you may notice the District Department of Transportation working to remove the streatery platforms and barriers that were first erected by the city a little over a...
brianneknadeau.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
DDOT’s removing streateries this week in Adams Morgan–space that could be used for wider sidewalks, parklets, bike/scooter parking & new streateries if desired. I shared these concerns & DDOT has agreed to hold a 10’ curbside area for these/other public uses. brianneknadeau.com/18th-street-...
Barring any back-room high jinks or an act of God, we should soon see a casino at the Queens Aqueduct, the Bally’s golf club in the Bronx, and Steve Cohen’s megaproject next to Citi Field, where parking lots will be turned into parklets; concert halls; and a glassy, Hard Rock–branded tower. (AP).
December 2, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Barring any back-room high jinks or an act of God, we should soon see a casino at the Queens Aqueduct, the Bally’s golf club in the Bronx, and Steve Cohen’s megaproject next to Citi Field, where parking lots will be turned into parklets; concert halls; and a glassy, Hard Rock–branded tower. (AP).
Seemingly, those stones were relocated multiple times but finally protected a lot of trees like bollards. According to the video locals of all ages appreciated their new "parklets".
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November 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Seemingly, those stones were relocated multiple times but finally protected a lot of trees like bollards. According to the video locals of all ages appreciated their new "parklets".
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also those parklets are just such an obstruction or distraction ...
honestly the road should be wider too
honestly the road should be wider too
November 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
also those parklets are just such an obstruction or distraction ...
honestly the road should be wider too
honestly the road should be wider too
Limerick city centre parklets ‘deteriorating’ and ‘excessive mould’ present
https://www.europesays.com/ie/200740/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/200740/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
Limerick city centre parklets ‘deteriorating’ and ‘excessive mould’ present - Ireland
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and “excessive green mould” present.Business
www.europesays.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Limerick city centre parklets ‘deteriorating’ and ‘excessive mould’ present
https://www.europesays.com/ie/200740/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
https://www.europesays.com/ie/200740/
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and…
Limerick city centre parklets ‘deteriorating’ and ‘excessive mould’ present
Limerick city centre parklets ‘deteriorating’ and ‘excessive mould’ present
Inpsections of parklets revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and “excessive green mould” present
INSPECTIONS of parklets in the city centre revealed many to be infested with weeds, with wood deteriorating and “excessive green mould” present. Business owners in Lime
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www.limerickleader.ie
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Limerick city centre parklets ‘deteriorating’ and ‘excessive mould’ present
Checking out the Valencia St bike lane. Unbelievable how much drama there was to get a parking protected bike lane here. More bikes and scooters have passed us than cars and there's still plenty of space for car parking, parklets and 2 travel lanes.
November 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Checking out the Valencia St bike lane. Unbelievable how much drama there was to get a parking protected bike lane here. More bikes and scooters have passed us than cars and there's still plenty of space for car parking, parklets and 2 travel lanes.
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1 allow 4x housing density
& corner shops
2 solar on net zero buildings
3 walk, bike, bus;
remove car parking minimums
4 urban trees &
stormwater parklets
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1 allow 4x housing density
& corner shops
2 solar on net zero buildings
3 walk, bike, bus;
remove car parking minimums
4 urban trees &
stormwater parklets
November 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Ask your •city to cut Greenhouse gas emissions /ex. 15-min city
See 100 cities #Climate plans
👇
www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Ma...
1 allow 4x housing density
& corner shops
2 solar on net zero buildings
3 walk, bike, bus;
remove car parking minimums
4 urban trees &
stormwater parklets
See 100 cities #Climate plans
👇
www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Ma...
1 allow 4x housing density
& corner shops
2 solar on net zero buildings
3 walk, bike, bus;
remove car parking minimums
4 urban trees &
stormwater parklets
It's the same in Limerick where they're removing the parklets, to provide a few extra car parking spaces, only for businesses to close down so there's fewer people wanting to park anyway
November 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
It's the same in Limerick where they're removing the parklets, to provide a few extra car parking spaces, only for businesses to close down so there's fewer people wanting to park anyway
I saw this sign in the distance on my walk on the Dublin Road tonight and was interested to see what it was advertising.
Parking spaces. 9,000 parking spaces.
Is that the best Limerick has to offer people? We really needed to remove those parklets to add a few more 🫤
Parking spaces. 9,000 parking spaces.
Is that the best Limerick has to offer people? We really needed to remove those parklets to add a few more 🫤
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I saw this sign in the distance on my walk on the Dublin Road tonight and was interested to see what it was advertising.
Parking spaces. 9,000 parking spaces.
Is that the best Limerick has to offer people? We really needed to remove those parklets to add a few more 🫤
Parking spaces. 9,000 parking spaces.
Is that the best Limerick has to offer people? We really needed to remove those parklets to add a few more 🫤
The councillors are getting a briefing about the Parklets this week, behind closed doors.
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The councillors are getting a briefing about the Parklets this week, behind closed doors.