Many cities and towns have mandated barriers for any outdoor dining space that is located in a parking lot or on the street. Based on a recent tragic accident, we expect to see an increase in enforcement around barriers in outdoor dining settings. Barriers are now approved for the Take It Outside grant that we are administering for CommerceRI.
Read our FAQ about the Take It Outside Reimbursement Program HERE.
CLICK HERE to order a water-fillable barrier.
https://www.rihospitality.org/forms/take-it-outside-application/
Thank you for the informative update and for your ongoing efforts to support local businesses. I recently read your update on “RIHA Take It Outside” and found it to be an encouraging update on the program’s success in helping restaurants and businesses to create outdoor dining spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your description of the various resources and support provided to businesses, including grants and technical assistance, was impressive. Have you observed any differences in the success or popularity of outdoor dining spaces in different types of neighborhoods or communities?