Saratoga Village restaurants, shops hope parklets boost business
(WorldNews Business)

The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce is hoping its successful campaign for outdoor dining is the economic silver bullet Village businesses need. Caltrans and the City of Saratoga this month approved the purchase of 10 parklets, and installation is underway along Big Basin Way. Parklets are public places for people to sit, eat, drink and socialize. Installed on existing parking lanes, some extend out at the sidewalk level, eliminating curbs. San Francisco has been credited with introducing the first parklet in 2005, and the...