# Repurposed Street Parking San Francisco Has Replaced a Section of Parking Spots with Benches By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-parking References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/07/02/san-francisco-replaces-street-parking-with-the-sunset-parklet/) Always ahead of the game in terms of dynamic mixed-use public spaces, San Francisco recently converted a stretch of street parking into a charming wooden parklet. Designed by INTERSTICE Architects, the [public seating structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench) consists of four strips of wooden that differ slightly in shading. The [sleek bench](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelbench-krllermller-edition) has the movement of a wave, undulating from one end to the other. The innovative former street parking parklet also includes a refreshment area for dogs and a section of [bike parking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park4me). The unique project is a great effort in encouraging the community to make the most of their local outdoor spaces and to walk and bike rather than drive. However, in a city that is already difficult to park in, there may be a few disgruntled drivers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Street Parking:** Opportunity for cities to convert street parking into creative and functional public spaces. - **Mixed-use Public Spaces:** Increasing demand for innovative designs that combine various functionalities in urban areas. - **Promotion of Active Transportation:** Encouraging community members to adopt more sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking and biking. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create unique and functional outdoor spaces. - **Urban Planning:** Demand for professionals to reimagine urban areas and optimize the utilization of existing infrastructure. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Growing need for solutions that promote active transportation and reduce reliance on cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Public Bench Interpretation Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-in-progress-iii.md) - [Adaptive Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench.md) - [Artful Dockside Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pews-and-perches.md) - [Repurposed Brick Public Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-public-furniture.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md)