Two Richmond restaurants will see their on-street parking lanes become outdoor dining areas this week to serve customers, spark business and encourage safer and socially distanced spaces.
The dining areas are part Richmond city government’s “Picnic in a Parklet” pilot program, a partnership between the city and downtown booster Venture Richmond, according to a March 30 announcement. Three other locations are in the works.
The program, which helps businesses with design and permitting, uses prefabricated parklets from Archatrak Inc. The company, which has offices in Chevy Chase, MD, describes its StreetDeck parklets as a self-contained, modular way to create street seating. The parklets include railings and planters and require minimal installation, the company says.
