How Good Are Parklets? : Reclaiming Street Space Through Temporary and Tactical Urbanism

Name: How Good Are Parklets? : Reclaiming Street Space Through Temporary and Tactical Urbanism
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Parklets are innovative, dynamic public spaces that are installed onto on-street car-parking spots. These very small spaces have had a very large and lasting impact on city streets. How Good Are Parklets? is the first book to critically examine the parklet\u2019s purposes, formats and impacts. It traces the parklet\u2019s history, from its invention in 2005 as an experiment that tactically reclaimed street space for broader public use, to its surge in popularity worldwide after the COVID-19 pandemic for outdoor dining, community gathering and play. Drawing together archival research, expert interviews, typological analysis, mapping, field observation and design research, this book examines parklets\u2019 design, production and implementation across varying urban contexts. By examining a wide range of\n\nHow Good Are Parklets?\nReclaiming Street Space Through Temporary and Tactical Urbanism\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using;