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'Parklets' Return To Philadelphia For Summer 2014

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – University City has announced that 'parklets' have returned to Philadelphia for the warmer weather months.

The small green spaces, which are located inside parallel parking spaces at several spots throughout the city, offer Philadelphians temporary places to relax, sit, eat and enjoy the scenery.

In 2014, parklets are located at:

4040 Locust Street (Hosted by Ramen Bar)
261 S. 44th Street (Hosted by Honest Tom's Tacos and Lil' Pop Shop)
4239 Baltimore Ave (Hosted by Green Line Cafe)
810 S. 47th Street (Hosted by Fu-Wah Market)
4903 Catharine Street (Hosted by Little Baby's Ice Cream and Hibiscus Cafe)

The pop-up mini parks debuted back in 2011 and have been returning each summer since.

For more information, visit: www.universitycity.org.

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