How Covered Outdoor Dining Has Impacted Urban Real Estate
When the COVID-19 outbreak first erupted, many nonessential businesses were forced to shutter. And while restaurants were never given the directive to close completely, they were barred from welcoming diners early on in the pandemic. And then, for a period of time, they were forced to limit capacity once in-person dining was back on the table.
Not surprisingly, many restaurants adapted by expanding their outdoor setups. In suburban areas, this was often accomplished by repurposing patio space or cutting into parking lots.
But for city eateries, outdoor service has been much more of a challenge due to a general lack of space. Many city restaurants don't so much as offer on-site parking for staff. And so seating diners outdoors has, for many, meant expanding onto sidewalks.
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