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New Parklets create more seating on Church Street
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PARKLETS P ARKLETS NOW IN PLACE ACROSS THE DISTRICT
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As the demand for outdoor seating continues to grow in the city, Colmore BID has added to its popular parklet scheme with the launch of two new seating areas on Church Street. The new additions bring the grand total of parklets in Colmore Business District up to seven and have been welcomed by local hospitality venues who are able to use the space to serve customers. The two new community spaces have been launched on Church Street, outside Gaucho and The Old Royal pub. They join five previously installed parklets on Colmore Row, outside 200 Degrees Coffee, Barwick Street, outside Primitivo, Church Street, outside Hotel du Vin and Waterloo Street, outside Theatrix and Purecraft Bar & Kitchen. Each parklet has capacity for 15-20 people within up to four defined areas, including seating with a low
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table for coffee and drinks, an area for dining with a high table and standing room. They also include an area that has been specifically designed to be accessible for wheelchair users. Michele Wilby, CEO of Colmore BID, said: “Our parklet scheme has grown from strength to strength, with both businesses and the public making full use of the various sites. As people slowly return to the District after lockdown, it’s fantastic to see all these new spaces that we’ve created being used for catching up with friends, a quick coffee, meetings and even sit down meals. “Office life will be different after the pandemic and there’s no pretending otherwise. With the needs of those in the District changing, it’s important that the BID supports these changes any way we can to ensure we continue to make Colmore Business District an outstanding place to be.”
