More food vendors coming to a street near you

DPD (Department of Planning and Development) is drafting legislation now that could create a culture of restaurants on wheels in Seattle. They are looking to start a pilot launch program on Broadway. Using the successful Portland model as guide, the City believes that allowing street vendors to act as restaurants on wheels will attract increased foot traffic and add more vibrancy to the area. They also argue that it is a good entry point for entrepreneurs and first time business owners, with the potential to positively affect a diverse number of people and increase the economic vitality of the neighborhood. Read more about this here. Think about the impacts this may have on an urban village like Crown Hill, and meet us at our next CHBA luncheon June 16th and we can talk more about it.