Lessons from Philadelphia's pandemic-era streeteriesWhen the pandemic hit, cities around the world turned parking spaces into lively outdoor dining areas known as “streeteries” or “COVID cafés.” For a moment, sidewalks, streets, and parklets became some of the city’s most vibrant spaces. However, the rise and fall of these installations also highlighted a deeper story: how policies, regulations, and local politics determine who is allowed to use the street—and who is not.This panel brings together researchers and local practitioners studying how streeteries spread across cities, with a spotlight on Philadelphia's experience, and why some neighborhoods experienced many while others saw few,