The Saratoga City Council has approved an expansion project for the sidewalk outside of Bella Saratoga to improve outdoor dining options. Vice Mayor Chuck Page, inspired by the vibrancy during parklets' popularity amid the pandemic, emphasized the need for life in the Village. The project aims to replace two parking spots with an expanded space for outdoor dining, allowing six to ten additional tables. Bella Saratoga's owner anticipates an increase in foot traffic benefiting surrounding businesses, but the $125,000 project will need to be funded by the building owner, as city funds are insufficient.
When we had the parklets out here during COVID, I saw an energy in the Village that we haven't had for a long, long time, if ever, in my existence in Saratoga, Page said.
I think it's going to help the town, maybe bring in more traffic to other businesses, not just mine, Zaya said.
So I knew that there could be more life, there could be more vibrancy, but how do you get there?
The project would cost almost $125,000, and construction has yet to begin pending a needed encroachment permit from Caltrans.
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