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Business owners and residents urge Palo Alto to keep Cal Ave parklets and tents, warn against switching to umbrellas
Summary
Multiple California Avenue business owners, patrons and event organizers told the City Council on June 9 they oppose a proposed shift from tents and parklets to umbrellas and awnings for outdoor dining and activations.
Multiple California Avenue business owners, patrons and event organizers told the City Council during the public comment period on June 9 that they oppose a proposed shift from tents and parklets to umbrellas and awnings for outdoor dining and activations.
Jason C., a nearby resident and frequent patron, said the larger parklet structures provide durable shelter, support year-round outdoor dining and protect children and diners from wind and sun. "Umbrellas are vulnerable to wind, to weather," he said. "They're not comfortable and they…
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