Chicago getting trial run of San Francisco style "Parklet" in Andersonville and Englewood

In San Francisco, they're called "parklets." In Andersonville , the name is "people spots." In Englewood, the name is "Hype Hangout". Whatever term you use, these miniature parks and plazas are about to get a trial run here. The concept, backed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Parklets remove parking spaces and replace them with temporary decks that extend out from the sidewalk. That provides more room for seating and dining. Unlike a restaurant's sidewalk cafe, though, the miniparks are open to the public.