Bikelane Proposal

Flora Ramirez (2021). ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Activation of Commercial Corridor

The parklets are temporary solutions for placemaking and will open further opportunities such as spaces for public art or landscaping to absorb rainwater. They will further help gauge support for permanent sidewalk extensions and removal of parallel parking. Parking installations may occur on a rotating schedule to encourage businesses to provide their parallel parking spaces and for pedestrians to experience the variety of businesses Western Ave. has to offer.

Case Study: Aurora, Illinois In March 2021, the City of Aurora published a Downtown Parklet Guidelines and Application Packet that includes the location, materials, dimensions, and design options parklets must abide by. All parklets must have written permission to be placed in front of adjacent businesses and cannot obstruct access to fire hydrants, fire lanes, loading zones, roadways with posted speeds greater than 30 mph, and accessible parking spaces. Parklets also need to meet handicap seating requirements and have wheelchair accessibility. The city has also designated start and end dates for which parklets will be allowed throughout the year; these are dependent on weather and approval from the City Clerk. The overall costs include the cost of each parking space, which is $2.00 per day; a permit fee that depends on the amount of time the parklet will be on the street; and an obstruction permit for the parklet.60