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Closing Open Streets (with City Beautiful)

The Urbanist Agenda

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The History of Outdoor Seating and Dining in the US

In the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, people couldn't go out to restaurants. Some cities shut down entire streets in some cases or allow parklets. Other cities have quietly just sort of made these open spaces evaporate and cars have returned without much fuss.

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