""The new effort is about more than helping businesses. It is also aimed at restoring street life years after the pandemic emptied downtowns and as remote work trends persist.""
""Nearly half a million dollars in federal pandemic funding helped cover installation and rental of the concrete barriers surrounding the structures, but those funds are gone.""
San Jose is considering making outdoor dining permanent, following the success of pandemic-era rules that allowed restaurants to use sidewalks and parking spaces. The city manager has been directed to simplify the permitting process and design standards for outdoor dining. This initiative aims to support small businesses and enhance neighborhood vibrancy, particularly in urban villages. However, the city faces a $56 million budget shortfall, and previous federal funding for parklets has ended, leading to new costs for business owners.
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