The Executive Director of the DBIA is happy with the city council decision to make expanded patios a permanent fixture of the downtown.
Terry Guiel says this will help local businesses plan for the future.
Guiel says this is a great move for businesses, but also potential workers.
The costs for 2023 are estimated to be $40,000 and staff say it can be accommodated within the 2023 approved General Contingency Budget.
In 2022 a total of 26 businesses took advantage of the opportunity to operate an outdoor patio on city-owned land.
The City’s Patio Program dates back to 1997, when Council passed a By-law permitting outdoor cafes on sidewalks in the Central Business District.
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
