The Shawnee News-Star
Once upon a time, business was conducted in brick-and-mortar establishments that customers frequented during particular days and hours. These days, with the 24/7 availability of online shopping and home delivery and most recently, pandemic precautions requiring residents to spread out the look of commerce in communities continues to change.
A few years ago Shawnee City Commissioners began discussions about how to encourage residents to physically spend more time in the downtown district.
Picking up momentum across the country is the use of parklets, a trend the city has already established.
At the end of October, downtown s first (and, so far, only) parklet was built and situated over two parking spaces near 9 E. Main St., where it currently remains.