A lottery tomorrow morning will decide which of the more than 815 proposals will win one of 17 new food stall sites in Vancouver, a councillor said yesterday.
“There is a huge pent up desire for more exciting food on the street,” said Heather Deal.
City and health authority staff waded through the cornucopia of applications yesterday to ensure they complied with city and health requirements.
The city, she added, had only expected about 50 applications. One alternate will be drawn for each spot in case winning proposals are unable to operate before the end of July.
There has been some concern raised about competition from carts by restaurant owners and business improvement associations, Deal said.
