by the people

Policy Idea

New York

Community-led

Make Outdoor Dining Year-Round and Fair

Summary

Modernize NYC’s outdoor dining program! Make roadway cafés year-round, expand eligibility to small and retail food businesses, and streamline licensing while maintaining strong safety, accessibility, and cleanliness standards.

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Supporting Organizations

DSA Housing Working Group

Policy Owner

Legislation

Social Housing Development Act

Int-2024-456

In Committee

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Timeline

Jan 15, 2025

Policy proposal launched by NYC-DSA

Jan 15, 2025

Policy proposal launched by NYC-DSA

Jan 15, 2025

Policy proposal launched by NYC-DSA

Trending endorsements

  • Anonymous

    Williamsburg, VA

    "Anything to support small business and the working class is cool by me.

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  • Andrew N.

    New York, NY

    "Outdoor dining has become a staple in New York City and a classic experience. We should work to expand this year-round and give smaller restaurants more opportunity to participate!

    +0

  • Anonymous

    Greenville, SC

    "Test

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