How Good Are Parklets?

Reviews / Votes

"Quentin Stevens explores with brio the evolution of parklets in Australian, European, and North American cities demonstrating how they evolved and diversified over time. A fascinating book and a must-read for those interested in the reclaiming of streets for public use and the temporary and more permanent transformations affecting cities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic."

Lauren Andres, Professor, Bartlett School of Planning, University College London, UK

"Parklets have demonstrated versatility in addressing an impressive range of goals. Whether you are a novice or seasoned in the field, this highly insightful, practical book offers the ultimate, all-round guide to realizing the transformative potential of parklets."

Luca Bertolini, Professor of Urban Planning, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

"How Good Are Parklets? casts a nuanced and thorough look at the contextual, cultural, and design characteristics that create good parklets. It teaches urban designers, planners and policymakers what works and what doesn't in parklet design, and how parklets can better create opportunities for street vibrancy, pedestrianism and cycling."

Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Distinguished Professor, Luskin School of Public Affairs, UCLA, USA

"Drawing on empirical studies and comparisons of cases across the globe, this book presents a thorough and critical examination of parklets' profound contribution to city life, urban design, civic engagement, and the transformation of governance and planning practices."

Jeff Hou, Professor, Head of Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore