City leaders in Berkeley, California, are exploring the idea of using city streets, medians, parking areas, sidewalks and other public spaces for socially distanced dining.
It would direct the city manager to identify open spaces for dining and consider allowing eateries and business improvement districts to"apply for temporary use of streets," according to the recommendation the council will consider., which closed March 16"in the interested of the well-being of our community," according to a statement. The restaurant did not immediately respond to NBC News' request for its reaction to the city's proposal.
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