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Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?
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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.
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Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.
ReplyI don't go downtown due to parking nightmare and downtown is more than food which tends to be high end and not as affordable.
ReplySimply, 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.
ReplyI don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.
ReplySince nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??
ReplyNobody 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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