Four “parklets” are about to spring up in Los Angeles, part of a pilot project that could lead to hundreds more. A parklet transforms one or two parking spaces on a busy street into a space ringed with plants, featuring benches, tables, and bike racks. The success of the parklets will be reviewed after six months.
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