Parcway
Neighbourhood Parklet Project
In a city where the weather keeps us indoors instead of running into each other, this project provides an opportunity for connections to be made in a natural and safe environment across seasons and demographics.
ParcWay is a parklet designed for use by all residents of a neighbourhood street in all weather.
What is a parklet?
a parklet is a miniature park that occupies one (or two) parking spaces. They usually contain seating, landscaping and often a variety of other unique amenities.
Parklets in North America are generally used in conjunction with local businesses on main roads, to create more vibrant and lively spaces in areas of high foot traffic.
What if we used parklets on our residential streets?
Feelings of isolation and loneliness are not uncommon in cities, including Vancouver.
Surveys done by the Vancouver Foundation in recent years show that these feelings are growing. People find it hard to make new friends and don’t interact with their neighbours, partly because they simply don’t see them.