Description
Oakland's Grand Avenue is the first neighborhood to have a parklet, thanks to a campaign by Amy and Chris Hillyard, owners of popular coffee/gathering spot Farley's East.
Pioneered in Oakland in 2010, parklets are mini-spaces that allow businesses to set up and maintain portable seating and green space, usually on a sidewalk, median or open space.
SOURCE LINK to full article:
http://oaklandlocal.com/article/crowdsourcing-works-farleys-campaign-funds-first-city-parklet