Street design
Parklet
Placette sur stationnement
Parklet is a small public-space installation created by repurposing part of the curbside roadway, commonly former parking space. It provides room for sitting, planting, or social activity and needs a safe interface with traffic, accessible entry, clear responsibilities, and ongoing maintenance.
Understanding the term
Public access conditions distinguish an open parklet from a private dining terrace. Design review should also protect drainage, sightlines, and boarding space for nearby transit stops.
Design assessment should follow the complete paths of people and vehicles through the location. Check visibility, drainage, accessible passage, delivery handling, and maintenance under realistic operating conditions. An apparently adequate plan can fail when doors open, vehicles turn, or queues form. Record site constraints and the governing design guidance, then review the arrangement after installation so that changing activity and seasonal conditions do not invalidate the intended function.