Somewhere to park yourself, but not the car
Adelaide City Council is keen to encourage businesses to create small urban parks in car parking spaces and lanes.
The concept of parklets originated in San Francisco and can range from outdoor dining spots to tiny reading rooms and gardens.
Photo: Parklet being tried in Adelaide lane (Adelaide City Council)
A prototype parklet has been set up outside the Historian Hotel in Coromandel Place in the city.
Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said it was a tiny oasis in a city lane.
"We're trying to create a city that's more interesting, a place where people want to stop and enjoy and prove that you can have so much more than a car park in the city," he said.
"This is actually about small businesses wanting to turn the front of their shop into a place where people will want to stop and enjoy.
"Certainly we'll be keen to ensure that disabled car parks are left accessible."
Source: ABC News, 8 June 2012
