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Permanent parklet program in San Rafael
The City of San Rafael (in California, USA) has approved a permanent parklet program, to replace their temporary COVID-19 outdoor dining program. Fees have been set as: US$2,000 application fee (~ AU$2,850) US$2,000 deposit (refunded upon removal) US$3,600 annual rental fee (~ AU$5,150) Comparison with Yarra San Raphael’s parklet fee of US$3,600 / AU$5,150 per…
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Parklet pricing
In October 2020, the City of Yarra announced a temporary parklet program, enabling traders to occupy on-street car parking bays with parklets for outdoor dining. Council resolved to not charge any fees during the temporary period. On 2nd February 2021, council resolved to conduct community engagement on the parklet program. On 2nd March 2021, council…
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Outdoor dining on Swan Street
Ratio:consultants have developed a proposal for outdoor dining on Swan Street. Ratio:consultants found that a precinct wide approach delivered more benefits that individual parklets outside a single eatery. We’re excited at the potential for the transformation of our location high street shopping environments to better reflect local community needs, reduce car usage and encourage people…
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Unleash private enterprise
Sometimes State and Local Governments don’t have to spend taxpayer’s money on infrastructure – the best solution is to deliver the appropriate regulation and then get out of the way of private enterprise. In Yarra, we’ve suggested pop-up café parklets for COVID-19. In Rotterdam, regulators have given permission to business to take over the on-street parking…
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Pop-up café parklets for COVID-19
As COVID-19 restrictions are eased and cafés open up again, plenty of Yarra residents and ratepayers will be keen to get out and enjoy the opportunity. However, the number of people permitted inside each café will be restricted. How can we support the owners and operators of our local cafés, and enable them to serve…
