Lining the streets of New York City, creatively constructed huts, seating platforms and domed bubbles sprung up throughout the pandemic to allow for a safer dining experience.
But many of those structures likely will no longer be allowed when the temporary, pandemic-era Open Restaurant Program ends.
Instead, the new permanent outdoor dining program that the City Council passed unanimously Thursday is designed to look more like the existing sidewalk café program, which allows restaurants to put removable tables and chairs on public sidewalks. Some structures may be permitted after the planning department finalizes the regulations.
After a positive response from restaurant owners and guests, the
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