The Palo Alto City Council has decided to restrict outdoor dining setups along University Avenue to prevent them from extending in front of neighboring restaurants without consent.
I don't have a strong opinion on maximizing property or restaurant values; my primary goal is to get more people on the street," said Councilman George Lu, highlighting the value of outdoor dining.
Councilman Greer Stone expressed that public space utilization shouldn't be dictated by landlords, but acknowledged that nearby businesses have a valid concern regarding encroachment.
Former Councilwoman Lydia Kou, reflecting on the shift in policy, emphasized the property owners' perspective by stating, 'This is a taking from these property owners,' underlining the tensions involving parklets.
Collection
[
|
...
]