Redwood City Seeks Public Input On Permanent Parklet Program

REDWOOD CITY, CA — Redwood City is seeking public input on the future of its parklet program as it seeks a long-term solution next year, with a temporary program currently in place.

Community members can fill out this survey with feedback. Redwood City and many other neighboring cities closed streets and allowed restaurants to place parklets to better facilitate outdoor dining during the pandemic.

According to the survey questions, Redwood City officials are asking for public feedback in potentially closing the 2000 block of Broadway between Jefferson and Main Street long-term for pedestrian use and outdoor dining.

Some concerns the city listed under potential impacts of a parklet include loss of street parking downtown, ability to park close to businesses and increased walking distance for seniors or people with disabilities.

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The city also mentioned potential activities that could take place on closed streets in addition to outdoor dining, including events and festivals, recreation activities for children, public seating and room for outdoor vendors.

In June, Simon Vuong, Redwood City’s Economic Development Manager, told Patch that additional space allowed by closed streets and parklets has been the city’s “savior during a pandemic.”

"The additional space has afforded people more of a comfort level in coming out," Vuong said.

Click here to take the survey.