Al Fresco in the Time of COVID-19: Addressing the Barriers to Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles Communities
Student Work
Brittany N. Montaño
June 2023
Mayor Garcetti launched the temporary L.A. Al Fresco program in Los Angeles to allow outdoor dining to support economically distressed eateries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders. Since the program’s inception, the city has had a goal of 50% participation in disadvantaged communities. The report aims to explore barriers disadvantaged communities face to apply to the L.A. Al Fresco program and finds solutions to increase program participation in these communities.
