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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Cecil Brooks Jr., Senior Campaign Manager of Open Plans, on Outdoor Dining Program Improvements
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124 sec
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Cecil Brooks Jr. from Open Plans presented research findings and recommendations for improving the outdoor dining program in NYC. He emphasized the need for year-round options, flexibility for smaller businesses, and transparency in fees and materials required.
- Advocated for allowing businesses to use adjacent storefront space, especially in outer boroughs with less immediate grid layout
- Highlighted the importance of considering business size and structure in policy-making
- Suggested that the choice of implementing agency matters for program success