A New Era for Milwaukee’s Sidewalk Dining: What the Proposed Parklet Shake-Up Means for You

If you’ve enjoyed a sunny afternoon lunch at a curbside table or a vibrant evening drink in one of Milwaukee’s bustling parklets, you’ve witnessed the ""Active Streets"" transformation firsthand. Since the pandemic, these outdoor dining spaces have become a staple of the city’s social scene. But as these installations shift from a temporary emergency measure to a permanent part of our urban fabric, city leaders are looking to hit the reset button on how they are approved.