Apply for Transforming Public Places

Requirements

What Are The Requirements?

In order to receive a Transforming Public Places permit, you will need to:

Identify an appropriate site
Show neighborhood support for the project
Raise funds required for materials and installation
Provide long-term management, maintenance, and operations of the project

Transportation Department staff will work with the applicant to develop a project that makes the best use of our public space.

Some Conditions And Restrictions On This Application

Potential Initiatives To Revitalize Your Community

Projects are focused on enhancing public spaces, reducing traffic speed, and enhancing safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. These initiatives promote walking and cycling, foster community cohesion, and boost foot traffic for local businesses.

Bicycle Corrals: repurposing an on-street parking space with bicycle racks with enough space for 10 bicycles to lock up in place of one car

Left Image: "Street view with bike racks and a small outdoor dining area shaded by an umbrella; people sitting at tables and storefronts in the background." Right Image: "Street view with multiple bike racks in a designated bike parking area; brick buildings and a sidewalk in the background."

Parklets: small spaces that expand the sidewalk into parking spaces or travel lanes to provide amenities and green space

Left Image: "Urban street scene with wooden parklets featuring tables and chairs on a green turf area; vehicles and a large building in the background." Right Image: "Urban street scene with a wooden parklet featuring tables, chairs, and bike racks; people sitting and buildings in the background."

Pedestrian Plaza: creates an accessible pedestrian zone in a commercial area by closing a street to most automobile traffic. Emergency vehicles have access at all times and delivery vehicles are restricted