The movement to design complete streets that encourage more pedestrians and bicyclists is leading major metropolitan cities to reclaim street-side parking spaces and turn them into miniature public parks. Known as parklets, these spaces are popping up internationally, providing an economical and eye-pleasing solution to the need for increased public space where people can reconnect with the environment and each other in their community. In repurposing part of the street into a public space, parklets add aesthetic enhancements to the streetscape through benches, tables, umbrellas, planters, and art. While originally developed as a place for pedestrians to sit and relax, some cities are even incorporating exercise machines into the parklet platforms to create active recreation opportunities.
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