Creating vibrant spaces for communities
Parklets and street furniture help transform our streets from car dominated environments to community hubs. Providing space for people to sit and relax, parklets enhance the aesthetics of streetscapes and help connect people with nature.
Designed to encourage active travel, improve air quality and make streets greener, parklets incorporate elements such as seating, tables, planters, green roofs, bike parking and lighting to reflect the location's character and needs.
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Benefits
As well as providing new accessible public spaces, parklets and green street furniture help boost biodiversity and create areas of interest and interaction. Bringing a host of benefits, they contribute to improving mental and physical health and enhance the local environment.
Improves air quality
Creating pockets of green within urban areas helps combat air pollution, contributing to healthier neighbourhoods. By converting parking spaces, this can help reduce the number of cars on the road and improve air quality.
Supports local businesses
Parklets provide more space for outdoor seating and tables, which can encourage more visitors and increase footfall. Providing an attractive social area can boost trade and revenue.
Encourages active travel
By transforming parking spaces, parklets promote a more car-free culture and help encourage more active modes of transport such as cycling and walking.
Brings people together
Helping to create community hubs, parklets create vibrant spaces for local people. With many residents in urban areas lacking outdoor space, parklets and street furniture provide them with an opportunity to socialise while enjoying nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of parklets for businesses?
Parklets offer several advantages for businesses located in the vicinity. By creating attractive and inviting public spaces, parklets draw foot traffic, thereby increasing the visibility of local businesses. The presence of parklets can enhance the overall atmosphere of the high streets, making them more appealing to potential customers. Additionally, the provision of seating and tables in the parklets encourages people to spend more time in the area, leading to higher customer engagement and potential sales. Parklets also contribute to a sense of community, fostering a positive relationship between businesses and local residents.
What is a parklet?
A parklet is a semi-permanent public space, usually built on former parking spaces to extend the kerbside and provide more amenities, greenery and areas for residents, visitors and businesses. Often featuring urban greening elements, types of parklets include; community, hospitality, school and mobility hubs.
Do parklets need planning permission?
You will typically need permission from the local authority or city council, especially for kerbside installations. Get in touch and we can guide you through the process.
How do we maintain parklets and street furniture?
We offer ongoing maintenance services that include plant care and seasonal adjustments to help keep the space functional and inviting for communities and businesses.
Does losing a parking space have a negative impact on local businesses?
No, many customers of bars, coffee shops and restaurants enjoy the alfresco experience. By providing more space, parklets and street furniture help increase footfall and add to the hospitality experience.
Local authorities
Parklets and street furniture transform underused urban spaces into inviting, functional areas. They encourage pedestrian activity, support local businesses, and enhance community engagement.
Education
Parklets and outdoor furniture provide students with versatile spaces for learning, socialising, and relaxation. They promote outdoor engagement, support mental wellbeing and can provide safe spaces for drop-off and pick-up times.
BIDs
Parklets and street furniture enhance the identity and vibrancy of BID areas by improving streetscapes and creating a welcoming environment. They foster collaboration between businesses. and attract visitors, supporting a boost in the local economy.
Commercial
For businesses, parklets and well-designed street furniture attract foot traffic by creating comfortable and visually appealing public spaces. They encourage customers to linger, boosting sales and foot traffic, while enhancing their outside space.
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