changelabsolutions.org 11 Community Examples San Francisco, CA: Parklet Program The San Francisco Parklet Program creatively brings space for relaxation into an otherwise crowded urban environment. A parklet transforms part of a street — usually about two parking spaces — into a public recreational space. Often featuring plants, places to sit, bike parking, and art, parklets make public streets more inviting at a minimal cost. Parklets are designed, paid for, and maintained by neighboring businesses, residents, and community organizations. Although parklets are privately funded and maintained, they are publicly accessible and open to all. Los Angeles, CA: Avalon Green Alley Network Demonstration Project The Avalon Green Alley Network Demonstration Project, built by The Trust for Public Land in partnership with Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation, transformed several alleys into vibrant neighborhood spaces, focusing on low-income and high-crime areas where obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are prevalent. This project illustrates a whole-system approach to developing parks and green spaces in a neighborhood that lacks supportive infrastructure for a healthy, safe community. The improvements include light-colored permeable pavers; sustainable stormwater management; increased green and open spaces; increased tree canopy; and improved crosswalk striping, lighting, and signage. The alleys create a connective network between residential homes and community amenities, including the local schools, parks, and grocery store. Outreach to residents, schools, and community groups has been an integral part of the process, leading to the formation of the Avalon Green Alley Green Team, which has assisted with alley cleanups, tree planting, and community art projects.
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