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How To Fix Washington DC's New Rules for Outdoor Dining
Upzoned
51 minutes
1 day ago
How To Fix Washington DC's New Rules for Outdoor Dining
Last week, we heard how DC's outdoor dining regulations threaten local businesses. Today, urban designers Abby Newsham and Edward Erfurt explore how DC could course-correct. They share creative ways that cities can maintain safety while supporting local businesses and even improving the design of their streets.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
"After five years, D.C. streateries hit with higher costs and more rules" by By Tim Carman and Rachel Weiner, The Washington Post (November 2025)
Painting of a food hall street (Passeig de l'Escultor Miquel Blay, Olot, Espana by Abby Newsham)
Abby Newsham (X/Twitter)
Edward Erfurt (LinkedIn)
Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.
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Join Abby Kinney, Chuck Marohn, and occasional surprise guests to talk in depth about just one big story from the week in the Strong Towns conversation, right when you want it: now.
