Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

A nonprofit’s modular, leasable options offer greater flexibility — and less red tape — to small-business owners.

The legislation will waive all permit fees for parklets approved before June 2024.

At least 30 grants will be handed out, and priority will be given to those who apply by Aug. 1.


The plan to remove parklets outside Art’s Cafe and Fresca faced staunch opposition from the business owners.

Art’s Cafe and Fresca are furious about a city plan to turn their Irving Street parklets into parking.