Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Small Stone: January 22, 2014




So often people write or talk about urban isolation and separateness. I find a lot of smiles and interactions on the street, in shops and in nature, as it appears in my City. We have a small phenomenon of parklets in San Francisco. A business or resident takes over a parking space and makes a public park space for all to enjoy. That seems to me the antithesis of separate. The photos above are from a delightful parklet in front of a Victorian home on a busy nearby street. It is fun, it is bright and it is friendly. Here is a link: http://deeplet.org/
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  1. CynthiaJanuary 22, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    How lovely a concept in action. I'd love this, especially the music, so up close and personal. I don't know how anyone could feel isolated in their cities with parklets in them. It inspires community. I hope this phenomenon catches on and spreads across the country. Thank for posting the link to deeplet.org.

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  2. BarbJanuary 23, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    I've never heard of this Duff! Tiny green spaces for all to enjoy. I love when urban areas support natural settings where people can relax, enjoy plant life, and even music. A bit of quiet amid the hubbub!

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