Introducing Oonee Elements
Today, we’re happy to announce the development of Oonee Elements, a game changing micromobility and placemaking system that will unlock new possibilities on streetscapes across the globe. Elements is a smart, modular, multi-purpose toolkit that makes it easier than ever for communities to get the most out of their streets. Built in partnership with Cyclehoop and Fantastica, Elements taps into decades of knowhow from New York and London’s top public space innovators.
The building blocks of a complete street.
Examples of the possibilities include an outdoor dining parklet, paired with room for cargo bikes; or curbside playground in a residential neighborhood, paired with enough secure bike parking for the whole block. Together with seamless design customization, management and mobile-app integrations, Elements will be the smartest, most complete placemaking system ever designed.
Prologue
Traditionally, city leaders and managers have thought about streetscape services in separate silos. There are programs for outdoor dining, programs for parklets, programs for bike parking and programs for bus shelters etc. In many places, each of these programs feature their own permitting process, design standards and implementation procedures. This can radically increase the complexity and costs associated with designing livable streets.
In 2020, for example, many cities rushed to permit outdoor dining structures by the hundreds of thousands. In most cases, the utility of these structures were limited to seating, leaving other functions like charging and secure bike parking out in the cold. Additionally, the bespoke nature of many outdoor dining structure programs made high-quality structures cost prohibitive for many communities and businesses to procure and manage.
With a smarter, multi-purpose approach, Elements makes it easier than ever for communities to consolidate their efforts. One design can provide a range of functionalities and features.
A Fresh Approach
Elements is a system of highly customizable pieces that can be combined to create curbside multi-purpose parklets. Communities will be able to choose from a catalogue of presets configurations or design their own. Initially, core modules will include functionalities like storage, bike parking, illumination, outdoor eating, children’s play areas and social spaces but more will be added over time.
Installations are designed to be ultra-durable, and include a wide array of customizable cladding, greenery, lighting and architectural features to choose from.
Elements is designed to be completely turnkey, with installation, maintenance, and management all included in one simple price.
Live themed configurations focus on social space, outdoor dining and parklets that have become commonplace in American cities in the post pandemic landscape.
Features of this theme include custom cladding options, space for community artwork or business branding, greenery and illumination opportunities. Elements can be connected directly to the grid, operate without power or generate electricity through the use of solar panels mounted on the rooftop area.
Live themed installations include provisions for both standard and cargo bike parking, which can double as buffers for the primary structure.
Work themed installations are designed to meet the needs of residential, mixed-use and commercial communities by providing short term working, collaboration and meeting space in a streamlined parklet environment. These installations include secure bike parking installations as a protective barrier, options for Wifi, smart reservation management and more.
Designed for residential neighborhoods, “Play” themed designs are intended to provide children and adults with places to socialize and play. These designs include mini-playground options for children or can include seating areas for adults. Installations can include smart features
“Wellness” themed designs perform a similar functionality, but are designed with exercise amenities for adults. Both configurations can be modified to meet the needs of individual communities.
Base Modules
Every community is different. That’s why we’re designing Elements with unprecedented iterative features and customization options.
Base modules serve as the foundation for each Elements design. These include secure bike parking, cargo bike parking, charging stations, and curbside parklets. Base modules can be ordered as a standalone, or combined to make a multi-purpose installation.
Modules can be further customized with cladding, placemaking and design features that can match the needs and requirements of the local streetscape.
Bikes & Cargo Bikes
Secure parking for bikes, scooters, and cargo bikes is one of the most under-realized transportation services in cities today. In our hometown of New York City, roughly twenty-five percent of households have lost at least one bike to theft.
Through a historic collaboration with Cyclehoop, Elements makes it easier than ever to scale this vital amenity. With a design based on the iconic London Bikehangar, Elements offers communities an affordable, durable and dependable framework for standard, e-bikes and cargo bikes.
Like other components in the Elements ecosystem, these modules can be custom cladded and even host illumination features. Through Oonee OS, residents will be able to park via an on-demand or reservation system. Managers can also apportion access as desired.
Parklets & Outdoor Dining
Designed in New York by Studio Fantastica, Elements includes a range of multi-purpose parklets that can be customized to meet the needs of even the most demanding streetscape. Parklets include a range of smart features, cladding options and are built to meet a broad variety of permitting standards.
Designed in New York by Studio Fantastica, Elements includes a range of multi-purpose parklets that can be customized to meet the needs of even the most demanding streetscape. Parklets include a range of smart features, cladding options and are built to meet a broad variety of permitting standards.
Designed for the streets of New York, Studio Fantastica’s focuses on sustainable designs that recycle materials that are commonly discarded. Examples of this include water-filled jersey barriers and recycled piping. Creative illumination is also a trademark of the Fantastica idiom, with lighting that is designed to add warmth to streetscapes.
Smart & Connected
Paired with smart sensors and Oonee OS, Elements comes with a range of smart options that make it simple for members of the community to interact with the curbside. Smart components are additive and optional; those looking for a disconnected experience will be able to customize their Elements without sensors or smart features.
Specific smart features include:
- Customized lights: With one tap, users with permissions will be able to adjust the lights to match colors for events, holidays etc. Managers will always retain control of the lights and will be able to match the scheme to placemaking goals by default. Managers will also be able to pre-set lighting changes on a calendar for ease of planning.
- Simple Reservations: Easy ways for users to reserve tables, spaces and even entire installations through Oonee OS. Designed especially for restaurants and community gatherings.
- Simple-Find: An easy way for servers in outdoor dining installations to find tables.
- Security & Camera monitoring: Hassle free camera & security systems fully integrated with Oonee OS.
- Smart Speakers: Connected speakers can allow users or businesses or community managers to stream music or live events.
- Wifi Connected: Can be Connected to WiFi
- Sensors: Pedestrian counting, noise and other sensors can be integrated into each installation with data streaming directly to managers via Oonee IQ or a third party application.
- Waypoint: An easy way for delivery workers to find and deliver food and packages to installations.
Simplified Design, Permitting & Management
Building, financing and managing Elements will be easier than ever on the Oonee IQ platform. This powerful AI-enabled platform will enable community across the globe to get design their own Oonee Elements and to manage their subsequent experience in a streamlined & turnkey fashion.
- Design Customization
- Permitting
- Leading & Financing Options
- Installation
- Ongoing Management
- Metrics, Data etc
A Historic Collaboration
Oonee Elements is made possible through a game changing, intensive collaboration with Cyclehoop and Studio Fantastica.
About Cyclehoop
Founded in 2008, Cyvlehoop is one of the world’s top bike infrastructure manufacturers. Best known for the iconic Bikehangar design that is commonly found on the residential streets of London, the company designs and manufactures bike infrastructure in Europe and North America.
In addition to a manufacturing presence that spans two continents, the Cyclehoop has unrivaled experience in value-engineering and scaling green-mobility infrastructure.
About Studio Fantastica
Founded by one of New York’s most prolific streetscape designers (and Oonee’s co-founder), Studio Fantastica has been shaping Gotham’s style for nearly two decades.
Fantastica designed New York’s first public plaza in Dumbo and helped shape the city’s official framework for parklets and outdoor dining in the years that followed. Fantastica is also responsible for breakthroughs in mobility innovation having designed Oonee’s streetscape infrastructure and charging & rest stations for the city’s delivery workers.
Interested in discussing how Oonee Elements can work for you? Shoot us an e-mail at info@ooneepod.com
