Circulate San Diego submitted a letter offering support and suggestions for the forthcoming "Spaces as Places" program. This new and innovative program is an opportunity to transform San Diego's streets into vibrant community spaces. The draft “Spaces as Places” plan includes streateries, social curbs, promenades, and private outdoor dining. In order to ensure the best possible outcomes for our communities, the City should:
I. Prioritize Existing and Planned Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Improvements;
II. Ensure that Uses of the Right-of-Way are Safe;
III. Create a Streamlined, Efficient Process; and
IV. Allow a Broad Spectrum of Placemaking Projects that are Open to the Public.
V. Ensure that Design Restrictions are Minimal
Read the full letter here. [pdf]
