Because there is too much noise already from the air traffic and extra travelers. Plus more smog from the extra polluting this is causing. Which is contributing to more tourists and than more people moving to central Oregon which has increased the population in the last twelve years by 20%.
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Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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It will be needed for relief efforts when the big quake hits the coast and valley.
ReplyIt is needed as the region grows in population and also for when the big earthquake happens
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