Outdoor dining setups like parklets have been instrumental in providing financial relief for restaurants during the pandemic. Despite lacking some of the comforts of a traditional bar, the parklet outside Up & Under Pub & Grill in Point Richmond became a financial godsend for the sports tavern as customers began venturing out after lockdown restrictions were lifted.
Unclear regulations, confusing paperwork, and miscommunication within city hall have put Richmond's first and only parklet in jeopardy. The owner, Nathan Trivers, feels frustrated that his local city, where he pays taxes and provides jobs, is hindering his business's growth instead of supporting it.
The future of parklets and sidewalk patios in the Bay Area is uncertain, with no one-size-fits-all solution. While some cities like Campbell, Los Gatos, Redwood City, and Saratoga are considering or implementing measures to make parklets permanent fixtures in their downtowns, others, like Pleasanton, have forced restaurants to remove parklets, sparking backlash from owners. City officials are grappling with issues of public space use and code requirements in their decision-making process.
Unclear regulations, confusing paperwork, and miscommunication within city hall have put Richmond's first and only parklet in jeopardy. The owner, Nathan Trivers, feels frustrated that his local city, where he pays taxes and provides jobs, is hindering his business's growth instead of supporting it.
The future of parklets and sidewalk patios in the Bay Area is uncertain, with no one-size-fits-all solution. While some cities like Campbell, Los Gatos, Redwood City, and Saratoga are considering or implementing measures to make parklets permanent fixtures in their downtowns, others, like Pleasanton, have forced restaurants to remove parklets, sparking backlash from owners. City officials are grappling with issues of public space use and code requirements in their decision-making process.
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