Construction has been under way all week preparing for this weekend’s launch of a series of patios and parklets throughout the downtown, enticing diners and those who are looking for a place to relax while shopping in the Downtown District.
The city is moving forward with an initiative aimed at easing the financial burden COVID-19 has placed on eating and drinking establishments downtown.
The proposal to permit pop-up patios on sidewalks and a portion of city streets was presented to city council at its meeting Monday evening.
The intent is to have the Pop-up Patio Program in place for the summer season, with the city being in a position to begin accepting applications by May 26.
The administrative report presented to council says the pandemic has had a deep impact on local businesses.
Eating and drinking establishments have had to reduce seating capacity to meet physical distancing requirements, resulting in a significant loss of revenue, the report points out.
The city is moving forward with an initiative aimed at easing the financial burden COVID-19 has placed on eating and drinking establishments downtown.
The proposal to permit pop-up patios on sidewalks and a portion of city streets was presented to city council at its meeting Monday evening.
The intent is to have the Pop-up Patio Program in place for the summer season, with the city being in a position to begin accepting applications by May 26.
The administrative report presented to council says the pandemic has had a deep impact on local businesses.
Eating and drinking establishments have had to reduce seating capacity to meet physical distancing requirements, resulting in a significant loss of revenue, the report points out.
How public-private partnership drove a myriad of support for downtown Dayton businesses bizjournals.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bizjournals.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.