The Parklet experiment in Waiblingen: A furniture remains!

The Parklet experiment in Waiblingen: A furniture remains!

In Waiblingen, the city administration again takes stock: two of three parklets that were set up as part of an urban experiment in summer have now disappeared. These creative seating furniture, which are usually installed in parking spaces, should increase the quality of stay in the city dramatically and invite you to linger.

The decision to set up these parking letters was based on an application from the then Grünt + animal protection party. This creative project should offer citizens a new space for relaxation and social exchange. But only one of the originally three parking lots has survived the trial period and continues to enjoy his place. A true symbol for innovation or just a short trend? The opinions differ.

challenges

The experiment was not without controversy. Local residents and business owners spoke up, skeptical about the benefits of the parkingettes. Critics feared that the seating furniture could further restrict the parking space, which is often a sensitive topic, especially in an urban environment. Nevertheless, the last parklet remains - a sign that the attempt did not fail completely.

The decision to reduce the other parking lines raises questions: What will become of the vision of a living city center? Here the future remains uncertain, while Waiblingen continues to experiment to find the perfect balance between parking space and quality of stay.