Are you in favor of making parklets permanent?

Asked by KTVZ

839 Votes

Are you in favor of making parklets permanent?

23%

Yes, it's beneficial to businesses. Yes, it's beneficial to businesses.

77%

No, it takes away parking spots. No, it takes away parking spots.

23%

Yes, it's beneficial to businesses.

I think allowing businesses to convert parking outside into additional seating is beneficial for them. It should be made permanent to allow them to have more space.

I think allowing businesses to convert parking outside into additional seating is beneficial for them. It should be made permanent to allow them to have more space. Show Less

1 Comment

k san

Not permanently. Just as long as Covid presents a threat - which could be another several months - to give restaurants more outside space for diners. Once Covid is no longer a major threat, I think the reduction in parking is more of a problem, so parklets should not be permanent.

77%

No, it takes away parking spots.

I don't think parklets should be made permanent because it's already hard to find parking. Making parklets permanent would make it harder to find parking.

I don't think parklets should be made permanent because it's already hard to find parking. Making parklets permanent would make it harder to find parking. Show Less

2 Comments

Latterdaysaint

Parklets are dumb, they are indoor tents your not outside

Tarasem

Private businesses legally hijacking public property. No thank you, keep public roadways and sidewalks open.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

133 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

8%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

75 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

65%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

Are you in favor of making parklets permanent?

23% Yes, it's beneficial to businesses. Yes, it's beneficial to businesses.

77% No, it takes away parking spots. No, it takes away parking spots.

23% Yes, it's beneficial to businesses.

77% No, it takes away parking spots.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

92% Yes Yes

8% No No

92% Yes

8% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

23%

Yes, it's beneficial to businesses. Yes, it's beneficial to businesses.

77%

No, it takes away parking spots. No, it takes away parking spots.

23%

Yes, it's beneficial to businesses.

77%

No, it takes away parking spots.

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No