I recently came across an article describing a Parklet, the transition of a parking spot or sidewalk to a space temporarily repurposed to a place where the public can relax, eat, whatever. I thought it would be an interesting idea to try in Bernardsville for a number of reasons:
- It could be a test of what might work as part of the Quimby Lane redesign
- It could revitalize the restaurant scene downtown by creating more space for restaurant-adjacent seating
- It could bring more business to the area by making it a place where you could stay in the area for a bit instead of grab and go.


I had in mind two different types of parklets for you and the council to consider:

1) Restaurant-based. I read of your interest in blocking off 202 to promote street life and restaurant business. If you were to seasonally transform parking spots on 202 from Olcott Square down to Bistro 73 to seating, you would be providing additional outdoor seating capacity to the Cafe, the Inn, Tsuki, Sette, Bis

Someplace safe for the kids to bike ride. Would love bike trails or a pump track would be amazing. Great for younger and older kids- maybe 2 tracks

Also a place for the older kids to gather after school and socialize safely.