Station Area Master Plan - Updated Sept.2017

Station Area Master Plan – Streetscapes and Placemaking

street parking spaces for flexible, business supporting uses where these are requested or supported by local business owners.

Figure 2-21: Example of sidewalk extension parklet

Figure 2-22: Example of cafe seating parklet

C. : Temporary Parklets

The City of Morgan Hill has participated in the world-wide movement for "PARK(ing) Day", a single-day festival where local businesses and community members can sponsor temporary parklets to showcase creative opportunities and gain support for a more long-term parklet program. As part of the Complete Streets Work Program, the City plans to develop policy guidelines for parklets in an effort to streamline the process and encourage parklet development and investment. These parklets are intended to activate the pedestrian pathways, enhance the pedestrian experience and slow down traffic along Monterey Road (See Figure 2-23.)

Figure 2-23: Examples of temporary parklets

To advance that initiative, the City may consider the following strategies:

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