As New Orleans restaurants are limited to 25 percent capacity or outdoor seating, parklets may soon be on the table.
They’re a common outdoor dining option in cities all over the globe, including San Francisco, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
“A parklet is like the concept of taking a parking space in front of your business and turning it into usable space,” said Councilwoman Kristen Palmer, who introduced the measure to the New Orleans City Council. The legislation passed at the council meeting Thursday.
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