The parklets are part of the councils urban renewal strategy to improve Newcastle's CBD.
City Council Program Manager Tim Askew said the parklet plan will provide more room for people cycling and walking
"We just want to see activity," he said, "there will be some shade under temporary trees in pots, there will be seats... we're also trying to encourage outdoor dinning."
The scheme is based on similar projects in New York and San Francisco.
"If people wanted to perhaps Google parklets you'll be able to some examples form all around the world...you'll be able to see some really innovating designs for parklets," Mr Askew said.
Mr Askew also if people wanted see what a parklet looked like there will be a "demonstration parklet" outside Civic Theater.
Council is looking for feedback on the proposals and would like the community's input on the design of the parklets.
The public exhibition period will be open from today until the 30th September.
Council hopes to start the parklet trial mid next year.
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