COVID. Some Communities Oppose Road Closures for Restaurants & Walkability

Some local governments in response to reopening businesses during the pandemic have closed roads to open the roads to walking, biking, and outdoor restaurants and retail.

Turns out some ares aren’t interested in the option. They say:

  • the projects have bypassed the standard community approval process
  • it is a benefit for white and wealthy portions of cities
  • support empowering communities to design their solutions

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