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The conversation explores the difference between parklets—publicly accessible spaces intended for everyone—and shoplets, which are in front of commercial establishments and often serve as extensions of restaurant patios. While both enhance street vitality, regulations and local ordinances influence how they are designed and utilized. Hamilton raises concerns about ownership, zoning laws, and the potential privatization of public space, pondering whether storefronts could lease curb space to diversify urban uses like flea markets or community markets.