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As cities slowly emerge from the stay-at-home orders and shutdowns forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, city planners are looking for novel solutions to help kickstart their economies. Even when reopened, many restaurants and stores will suffer due to lack of demand, and in some cases, too much demand for the amount of space available. As a way to add restaurant space to help maintain social distancing guidelines as customers return, some cities are closing popular streets to allow for extended outdoor seating.