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Pop-up patios in downtown Kitchener to help restaurants recover from another lockdown
CBC News –
In the midst of the province’s stay-at-home order, restaurants and bars in downtown Kitchener are gearing up for patio season. It’s part of a new pop-up patio initiative from the Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the city. The goal of the project is to help restaurants and neighbouring businesses recover from impacts of COVID-19 once lockdown restrictions lift, which currently is scheduled to happen on May 20. “Obviously they’ve suffered a huge financial loss and they need to focus on getting started again and on other things, other costs and debt,” said Linda Jutzi, executive director of the downtown Kitchener BIA….
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Patios popping up in Downtown Kitchener in anticipation of restrictions being lifted
CTV News Kitchener – Carmen Wong
KITCHENER — Those walking through Downtown Kitchener may have noticed a number of new patios popping up on the sidewalks. Business owners like Phong Tran of Matter of Taste say they’re getting ready to reopen and serve food and drinks on their patios as soon as Ontario’s stay-at-home order is lifted. “Perfect vision of it is going to be hustle bustle with social distance at play,” he said….
Downtown Kitchener BIA launches Patio Project for Business Recovery
Downtown Kitchener BIA – April 20, 2021
The Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) is launching one of its most significant projects to date. In late 2020, the BIA looked for solutions to raise the bar for outdoor dining, solidifying Downtown as a destination for culinary and live entertainment. Through consultation and member feedback, the Board of Directors approved a sizeable financial commitment to outdoor spaces….
Two Pop-Up Patios Have Popped Up on Main Street
Schomberg Main Street
Taking it to the Street on Main. Pop-Up Patios have been installed on Schomberg’s historic Main Street in front of The Grackle Coffee Company and Leonardo’s Pizzeria and Smokehouse. The patios expand outdoor dining space and support physical distancing within Schomberg’s historic commercial core and have been provided and installed by King Township, with partnership funding from Central Counties Tourism….
Pop Up Patio pilot program launches in downtown Alliston
Brad Pritchard – Toronto.com
The Pop Up Patio pilot program has pulled up a seat at some of downtown Alliston’s most popular eateries. Boardwalks have been installed in front of three restaurants along Victoria Street, including da Grazia Ristorante, Kelly’s Bistro and Peake BBQ….
Pop-Up Parkettes In Brampton
Weekly Voice
BRAMPTON: The City of Brampton, in partnership with the Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area, has introduced two new parklettes in the downtown for residents and visitors to enjoy….
Pop Up Street Patios Inc. Receives Patent
Announcement
Our team is proud to share that we have received the patent for our street patio products. This patent will protect our years of design innovation and ensure the quality and integrity of our construction for years to come.
The patent further validates our efforts to bring our customers the finest product and continues to build new innovations to support the hospitality industry. Restaurants, pubs, cafes and diners can all realize the transformational benefits of adding a patio and al fresco dining experiences to their business, while BIA’s and downtown business associations can add community friendly parklettes to create safe gathering spaces.
Hamilton’s Pop-Up Street Patios Business Popping Amid Pandemic
Jon Wells – Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton Company Brings Temporary Patios to Struggling Restaurants
Dominick Nagy – CHCH News
Getting Ready For Summer
Bar & Beverage Business Magazine Spring 2020
Downtown Timmins says Pop-Up Patios will Help Save Restaurants
TIMMINS – The Downtown Timmins Business Improvement Area has come up with a way to revitalize the core of the city in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Pop-up Patios to 'Hopefully' Save Downtown Timmins
Timmins will be installing pop-up patios in the downtown core in an effort to sustain those businesses. Ten patios, which are scheduled to arrive Tuesday, will be set up along the streets to provide extra space until October…
Pop Up Patios could be coming to St. Thomas
CTV News London
May 1st 2020 — Patio season starts!
A showcase of the Forest Hill Village BIA parklet patio: Click Here
Kickstart BIA’s article on the Forest Hill Village BIA parket patio: Click Here
Haldimand County business blog features Street Patios: Click Here
Look Local Magazine features Street Patios: Click Here
Thunder Bay, Ontario extended patio pilot program through 2020: Click Here
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