reclaimed spaces: an atlas of parklets in san francisco

an atlas of parklets within neighborhoods in san francisco

(re)claimed spaces

(re) claimed

spaces

an atlas of parklets within neighborhoods in san francisco

introduction

what is a parklet?

Parklets provide an economical solution to the desire for wider sidewalks.

Parklets are intended to provide space for people to sit, relax and enjoy the city around them, especially where narrow sidewalks would otherwise preclude such activities. They are intended to be seen as pieces of street furniture, providing aesthetic enhancements to the overall streetscape.

Parklets secure this space by repurposing on�street parking spots.

In the place of car parking, a platform is built to bring the grade of the sidewalk out into the street. Once the platform is installed, benches, tables, chairs, landscaping, and bike parking can all be placed on top in order to provide a welcoming public space along the street. While Parklets are sponsored by a private partner, all seating on a Parklet must remain free and open for any member of the public to use. Any movable furniture used on the Parklet must be different from any existing sidewalk furniture and table service, including placement of condiments is not permitted.

why reclaim parking spaces?

San Francisco’s streets and public rights-of-way make up fully 25% of the city’s land area, more space even than is found in all of the city’s parks. Many of our streets are excessively wide and contain large zones of wasted space, especially at intersections.

San Francisco’s new “Pavement to Parks” projects seek to temporarily reclaim these unused swathes and quickly and inexpensively turn them into new public plazas and parks.

During the temporary closure, the success of these plazas will be evaluated to understand what adjustments need to be made in the short term, and ultimately, whether the temporary closure should be a long term community investment.

text from sfpavementtoparks.sfplanning.org

about this book This atlas documented the parklets within neighborhoods of san francisco and sampled imagery from the each area, juxtaposing signage, street art and nature for a relationship between the parklet and the neighborhood it inhabits.

table of contents

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Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Slice House 1570 Stockton St

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Columbus Street & Stockton Parklet Caffe Greco 423 Columbus Ave San Francisco, CA 94133

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Designed by Rebar Group Established October 2010

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Stockton Street & Union Parklet Tony’s Coal-Fired Pizza & Slice House 1556 Stockton St San Francisco, CA 94133

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Designed by Rebar Group Established July 2011

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surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

Columbus Street & Green Parklet Caffe Roma 526 Columbus Ave San Francisco, CA 94133

Union Street

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Designed by Rebar Group Established April 2011

surrounding environment

parklet

Geary Street

O’Farrell Street

Ellis Street

Stockton Street

Powell Street

Powell Street from Ellis to Geary

Powell Street Promenade Powell Street from Ellis to Geary

Geary Street

O’Farrell Street

Ellis Street

Stockton Street

Powell Street

Architect Walter Hood Established 2011 Sponsored by Audi

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

Pine Street

Bush Street

Webster Street

Fillmore Street

California Street

California Street & Fillmore Parklet

Designed by SĂ­ol Studios Established 2012

California Street

Pine Street

Bush Street

Webster Street

Fillmore Street

Pizzeria Delfina 2406 California Street San Francisco, CA

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

Cafe Abir 1300 Fulton Street

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Mojo Bicycle Cafe 639 Divisadero St

Divisadero Street

Broderick Street

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Fulton Street

Grove Street

Divisadero Street

Cafe Abir 1300 Fulton St San Francisco, CA 94117

Broderick Street

Fulton Street & Divisadero Parklet

Fulton Street

designed by Step3Studio Established May 2011 Grove Street

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

Designed by RG Architecture Established 2010

Divisadero Street

Mojo Bicycle CafĂŠ 639 Divisadero St

Broderick Street

Divisadero Street & Grove Parklet

Fulton Street

Grove Street

surrounding environment

parklet

Castro Street

Castro Commons 17th & Castro Street

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17th Street

Castro Commons Parklet Castro Street

17th and Castro Street San Francisco, CA Designed by Boor Bridges Architecture In collaboration with Flora Grubb Gardens Established 2010

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17th Street

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parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

14th Street

Freewheel Bikeshop 914 Valencia St

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‘Deepistan National Park(let) 937 Valencia Street

20th Street

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Fabric8 Gallery 3318 22nd Street

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Revolution Cafe 3248 22nd Street

Liberty Street 22nd Street

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Mission Street

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1 Valencia Street

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Four Barrel Coffee 375 Valencia St

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Valencia Street & 14th Parklet Four Barrel Coffee 346 Valencia street San Francisco, CA

14th Street

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Establlished July 2011 Mission Street

Valencia Street

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

Valencia & 20th Street Parklet designed by Kanbayashi Designs Established March 2011 20th Street

22nd Street

Mission Street

Valencia Street

Freewheel Bikeshop 914 Valencia Street

surrounding environment

parklet

Deeplet 937 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA

19th Street

This is the only parklet located in a residential space in San Francisco.

20th Street

designed by Shift Design Studio Established 2011 22nd Street

Mission Street

Valencia Street

Valencia Street & Liberty Parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

22nd Street & Valencia Parklet

designed by artist Eric Otto Titled The Peace Keeper Established September 2011 20th Street

22nd Street

Mission Street

Valencia Street

Fabric8 Gallery 3318 22nd Street San Francisco, CA 94110

surrounding surroundingenvironment environment

parklet parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

22nd Street & Bartlett Parklet

20th Street

22nd Street

Mission Street

Designed by Rebar Group Established 2011

Valencia Street

Revolution Cafe 22nd Street San Francisco, CA 94

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

Farley’s Coffee 1315 18th Street

Texas Street

Missouri Street 18th Street

18th Street & Texas Parklet

18th Street

Texas Street

Designed by Topher Delaney Established 2011

Missouri Street

Farley’s Coffee 1315 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94107

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding surroundingenvironment environment

parklet parklet

Judah Street

8th Avenue

Irving Street

9th Avenue

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Arizmendi Bakery 1331 9th Avenue

Ninth Avenue & Irving Parklet

Designed by Jack Verdon Established 2011 Judah Street

8th Avenue

Irving Street

9th Avenue

Arizmendi Bakery 1331 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

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Devil’s Teeth Bakery 3876 Noriega Street

Kirkham

46th Avenue

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Trouble Coffee 4033 Judah Street

Judah

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Noriega

Judah & 46th Avenue Parklet Trouble Coffee 4033 Judah Street San Francisco, CA 94122

Judah Kirkham

Designed by Giuletta Maria Carelli and Ajax Oakford Established 2011 46th Avenue

Noriega

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet

Noriega Street & 46th Parklet Judah Kirkham

Devil’s Teeth Bakery 3876 Noriega Street San Francisco, CA 46th Avenue

47th Avenue

Designed by Shane Curnyn Established 2012

Noriega

surrounding environment

parklet

surrounding environment

parklet