An architect's recommendations to Palo Alto's Retail Committee emphasize that parklets on California Avenue create clutter, suggesting less enclosed outdoor dining solutions. He proposed three alternatives to existing tents—plants, rails, or clear screens—citing safety regulations. Local restaurateur Sahlik Khan opposed these changes, fearing they would hinder the street's potential, arguing that current tents attract customers. Despite differing views, the committee unanimously supported the architect's recommendations, including potential public restrooms, acknowledging the challenge of balancing aesthetics and functionality in a densely populated restaurant area.
Imagine if everyone had an umbrella, it would look like a farmers market. So I don't see how we are progressing here. In fact, I would prefer the cheap tents that we have.
We are the ones who are going to push the street forward. We are the ones that are going to bring the people to the street.
All those things contribute to, as I was saying, a lot of clutter on that street and those are aesthetic things.
California Avenue has a higher density of restaurants, which may reduce open space.
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