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Walnut Creek Council approves $100,000 grant program to spur downtown outdoor dining 'pods'
Summary
The council adopted guidelines for a $100,000 incentive program that will reimburse restaurants up to $10,000 each for completed permitted outdoor dining structures (pods); staff expects retroactive applications and a December 31, 2025 deadline to claim funds.
The Walnut Creek City Council on June 17 approved a $100,000 incentive program to encourage construction of permitted outdoor dining structures ("pods") downtown.
Under the guidelines adopted by resolution, restaurants may apply for up to $10,000 per business on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Staff said applications will be accepted retroactively to the original outdoor dining program adoption, and that funds will be disbursed after final inspections confirm the pod is complete. The program’s application window is scheduled to close on Dec. 31, 2025.
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