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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Caffe Greco 423 Columbus Ave Caffe Roma 526 Columbus Ave
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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
Union Street
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Designed by Rebar Group Established October 2010
surrounding environment
parklet
surrounding environment
parklet
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
surrounding environment
parklet
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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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
surrounding environment
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