I seem to have parklets on the brain recently; everywhere I walk around downtown I'm looking for spaces where benches and/or greenery could be added. This probably started because I got lunch at Gomez during the week, wanted to sit outside, but didn't want to walk to Washington park. I ended up on St Mary's steps.

 

Where do you all see the possibility of adding a parklet to Cincinnati's greater downtown, either in "dead space" between buildings or on large sidewalks, or through the removal of a traffic lane / parking spaces?

 

I think a prime candidate would be the space just north of the 12th and Main streetcar stop, which is currently labeled as a no parking area. Between the on-street space and the sidewalk, one could easily add 6 tables, like at Findlay market, or create more permanent bench seating, like in a restaurant. Such a space would be perfect outdoor seating for Gomez, Lucy Blue, Goodfellas, and any restaurant that opened up in the Davis building. Additionally, this space is ideal because it does not eat into any existing parking spaces, thus avoiding that particular fight.

I seem to have parklets on the brain recently; everywhere I walk around downtown I'm looking for spaces where benches and/or greenery could be added. This probably started because I got lunch at Gomez during the week, wanted to sit outside, but didn't want to walk to Washington park. I ended up on St Mary's steps.

 

Where do you all see the possibility of adding a parklet to Cincinnati's greater downtown, either in "dead space" between buildings or on large sidewalks, or through the removal of a traffic lane / parking spaces?

 

I think a prime candidate would be the space just north of the 12th and Main streetcar stop, which is currently labeled as a no parking area. Between the on-street space and the sidewalk, one could easily add 6 tables, like at Findlay market, or create more permanent bench seating, like in a restaurant. Such a space would be perfect outdoor seating for Gomez, Lucy Blue, Goodfellas, and any restaurant that opened up in the Davis building. Additionally, this space is ideal because it does not eat into any existing parking spaces, thus avoiding that particular fight.

 

Completely agree and I was about to suggest just that spot. Another good use would be a redbike station (the one at Central and Main could be moved there but it would have to be a one side stop instead of a two side stop)

I agree that that would be a great spot for a red bike station, but I'm going to argue for my idea  :wink:

I wonder if a red bike station would fit on the north side of 12th, where there is a smaller curb bump-out.