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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We should not remove outdoor spaces that are free for people to use.  It's nice to be able to grab something small at a local take out salad/sandwich place or an icecream shop and sit and people watch without having to pay $$$ to have a restaurant meal, a hefty tip, and be pressured to buy more food/drinks you don't need.   I like the European model where you don't have to spend a lot to sit and enjoy public outdoor places.  Anyone who doesn't like it is welcome to go to Tysons  :lol:  Plenty of parking and no blocked lanes [/quote]

I agree with this. I like what has been done at Franklin Square and Eastern Market with public tables and chairs in and near parks so people can get food at local businesses (including low cost options) and then enjoy the public space.

I think ceding sidewalks and streets to privately owned restaurants is an irresponsible use of a public good. [/quote]

idk, i think there should be balance.  Having most sidewalks occupied by private restaurants is wrong IMO, as I prefer to have more open seating areas for people to use for free, but it's also wrong to ban restaurants from having outdoor seating because in nice weather months it gets competitive to get a table and it helps them make their money and stay in business. I don't see which area of DC is so heavily inundated by private restaurant outdoor space though to the point that it is such a nuisance.   I like seeing outdoor dining places and passing by them, it's what keeps the city vibrant.  But it's also sad when there is too much outdoor space and it's mostly empty, these places should lose their spots if they cannot fill them and don't have customers. [/quote]

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