http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-parklets-transform-parking-space-into-urban-oases/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Fri, 24 May 2013 19:53:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://inhabitat.com/san-franciscos-parklets-transform-parking-space-into-urban-oases/comment-page-1/#comment-387566 amhsmc Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:34:35 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/?p=391668#comment-387566 Every time I go to San Francisco I often find myself in the market street area and further North. I always see little parklets, but the seating often looks so uncomfortable and the surroundings are so hectic that I've personally never stopped walking and have never seen anyone use the space either. Open space should be more than just aesthetic improvements, it should have a functional aspect as well. I think because these parklets need to be supported by the nearby business, they are inappropriately placed for maximum effect. Every time I go to San Francisco I often find myself in the market street area and further North. I always see little parklets, but the seating often looks so uncomfortable and the surroundings are so hectic that I’ve personally never stopped walking and have never seen anyone use the space either. Open space should be more than just aesthetic improvements, it should have a functional aspect as well. I think because these parklets need to be supported by the nearby business, they are inappropriately placed for maximum effect.

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