Expect a streamlined look for patios in downtown Belleville next summer but one that will improve accessibility and eliminate possible liability issues.
Belleville City Council has approved almost $544,000 for the purchase of approximately 20 street patios and parklets.
With an increase in downtown patios during the pandemic, there have been concerns about accessibility to the patios, some sidewalks becoming inaccessible and whether they meet safety requirements.
The patios are from Pop Up Street Patios Inc., which supplies patio systems to several municipalities including Prince Edward County and Quinte West.
Councillor Tyler Allsopp called it a big win for the downtown as it will provide consistency while Councillor Garnet Thompson applauded the fact they will be fully accessible.
The bulk of the money for the patios is coming from money the city received through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund.
Proposed Parklet for Downtown Belleville.
