1. = How to use this PowerPoint = This presentation template has been especially created for Members of the Local Leaders Council to help frame a problem and introduce a policy solution to public audiences. Suggested talking points and tips for customization are provided for each slide. Contact localleaderscouncil@smartgrowthamerica.org with questions or for assistance in customizing the presentation. To use the template:localleaderscouncil@smartgrowthamerica.org 1.Download the presentation 2.Add your logo 3.Customize the slides For more policy tools: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/local-leaders/policy-toolswww.smartgrowthamerica.org/local-leaders/policy-tools = How to use this PowerPoint = This presentation template has been especially created for Members of the Local Leaders Council to help frame a problem and introduce a policy solution to public audiences. Suggested talking points and tips for customization are provided for each slide. Contact localleaderscouncil@smartgrowthamerica.org with questions or for assistance in customizing the presentation. To use the template:localleaderscouncil@smartgrowthamerica.org 1.Download the presentation 2.Add your logo 3.Customize the slides For more policy tools: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/local-leaders/policy-toolswww.smartgrowthamerica.org/local-leaders/policy-tools

2. An introduction to Parklets

3. What is a parklet? Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, CA. Photo by Paul Krueger, Flickr A parklet is an inexpensive infrastructure innovation that creates a public gathering space or small park from on-street parking spaces.

4. Why build a parklet? Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA. Photo by Paul Krueger, Flickr Enliven the street Enliven the street Enhance the pedestrian experience Enhance the pedestrian experience Provide more public space Provide more public space Increase eyes on the street Increase eyes on the street AND boost economic activity AND boost economic activity

5. Economic development Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia (PA). Photo by Ryan Collerd, Philly MOTU Staff expansion at parklet-adjacent restaurants in Long Beach (CA) 20% revenue jump at Philadelphia’s Green Line Café

6. A public-private partnership North Murray Avenue, Milwaukee (WI). Photo by Michael Sears, Journal Sentinel Cities establish the program and process Cities establish the program and process Businesses/orgainzations design and sponsor the parklets Businesses/orgainzations design and sponsor the parklets

7. The parklet process Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Flickr ApplicationApplication Review of proposalReview of proposal Parklet designParklet design Issuance of permitIssuance of permit ConstructionConstruction MaintenanceMaintenance Annual permit renewal or removalAnnual permit renewal or removal

8. Funding a parklet Spring Street, Los Angeles (CA). Photo by waltarrrrr, Flickr Los Angeles: $10,000 - $30,000 per parklet San Francisco: $8,000 per converted parking space Sponsor Application/ permit/ permit renewal feesApplication/ permit/ permit renewal fees Design, constructionDesign, construction Liability insurance, maintenanceLiability insurance, maintenanceCity Parking meter removalParking meter removal Program staff (design review, site inspection)Program staff (design review, site inspection)

9. Creative financing Clark Street, Chicago, IL. Photo by moss design, moss-design.com Crowd funding (e.g., Kickstarter.com) Crowd funding (e.g., Kickstarter.com) Pro bono design/ installation Pro bono design/ installation (Furniture/ materials donation (Furniture/ materials donation Grants Grants City demonstration projectsCity demonstration projects

10. Case study: San Francisco, CA 22 nd Street, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr Program goals Re-imagine city streets Encourage walking/ biking Encourage pedestrian activity Support local businesses

11. Mojo Bicycle Café Parklet Divisadero Street, San Francisco (CA) Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr 37% increase in pedestrian traffic 37% increase in pedestrian traffic 14% increase in bike activity 14% increase in bike activity 10% rise in public perception 10% rise in public perception

12. Case study: San Francisco, CA 9 th Avenue, San Francisco (CA). Photo by San Francisco Planning Department, Flickr 2013… 38 parklets installed 38 parklets installed 15 in the permitting process 15 in the permitting process Over 100 more expressions of interest Over 100 more expressions of interest

13. Cities with parklets Tremont Street, Boston (MA) Photo by Steve Annear, Boston Magazine