After a successful pilot program for parklets (like this one, above, in the Central District), Seattle has made parklets a permanent program. Now the city is launching a similar pilot program for sidewalk seating called Streateries. Seattle.gov
The City of Seattle is launching a new pilot program to create more sidewalk seating for restaurants and bars. “Streateries” will allow food and drink establishments to take existing parking spaces and turn them into sidewalk cafes. “Many restaurants want to open a sidewalk cafe, but just don’t have enough sidewalk to do it,” Mayor Ed Murray said in a statement. “This new concept will support neighborhood businesses and add another interesting element to our street scene.” After-hours, the streateries will function as parklets for the public. The program, which will be managed by SDOT, will approve applications for up to 15 such spaces. (You can read more about Streateries in the city’s handbook [PDF].) Applications are due on March 20.
