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Testimony by Cecil Brooks Jr., Senior Campaign Manager of Open Plans, on Outdoor Dining Program Improvements

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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