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Georgetown
Georgetown is thinking about turning some street parking into mini-patios for local businesses. They're launching a test run to see if these 'parklets' are a hit and if they work for the city.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
Permit and application fees are proposed to mirror special event fees, generating modest administrative revenue while requiring private capital investment from participating businesses.
Downtown restaurants, retail business owners, and visitors seeking outdoor dining options.
Drivers who may face reduced downtown parking availability if street spaces are converted to patios.
The city is considering a new program that lets downtown restaurants and shops set up outdoor seating on public sidewalks and in parking spaces. Council members discussed how to balance business growth with parking loss, pedestrian safety, and ADA accessibility.
The council approved funding for improvements to several neighborhood parks, enhancing recreational facilities for residents.
Georgetown to consider 'parklet' pilot, transforming parking spaces into street patios KVUE
This change allows for residential use on the property.
This large-scale development will introduce mixed-use housing and commercial spaces. Conditions were added regarding perimeter fencing and building height to address resident concerns.
This rezoning is for essential public infrastructure, ensuring the city can provide necessary water treatment services.
This rezoning is for essential public infrastructure, ensuring the city can provide necessary water treatment services.
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