The Dero Parklet is an innovative means for businesses or organizations with limited sidewalk space to extend their presence in the streetscape with a small gathering space. The Parklet's modular design is a galvanized steel frame and recycled paper-based fiber composite decking, making it convenient to put together and disassemble. Once assembled, it's just a matter of what's going on it and arranging the space. The manufacturer says these little urban spaces have the durability to last through all seasons. Of course, the Parklet can also be an ad hoc add-on that meets the needs of a specific event, and is dismantled afterward.

"Parklet programs are gaining popularity throughout North America," says Andy Lageson, vp and general manager of Dero. "San Francisco has over 40 Parklets, and Minneapolis piloted a program in 2014 and expanded it in 2015." He sees these modular units as helping designers create aesthetic public spaces that enhance street life and increase foot traffic for local businesses.