Look for the sidewalks around No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway to possibly get a little more crowded before the end of summer.
Thats when more street vendors are hoped to be in place for the citys pilot project that so far has had just one business set up shop Japadog.
A second EOI (Expression of Interest) was recently set forth to attract other vendors. The deadline to submit an application is July 19.
In March, it was announced a total of three vendors were going to test the areas foot traffic: Japadog, Falso Philly Steak and The Richmond Hospice Association, which planned to sell fresh cut flowers.
The hospice societys executive director Pat Miller said its table should be out by the end of July after getting bogged down in some small details that have delayed its debut.
Miller said the table is planned to be set up just on Fridays from 2 to 6 p.m. and will be staffed by volunteers. Were excited by the project and glad we are participating in it, she said.
City spokesperson Ted Townsend said there is optimism the remaining spaces will be occupied, and having a vendor such as Japadog already up and running has drawn the attention of other businesses.
Townsend declined to say how many new businesses have shown interest. He was also reluctant to reveal any names of potential vendors. But one business owner not shy to express his interest is Dougie Luv, owner of Dougie Dog.
Luv said he would have liked to be part of the initial group of vendors, but only got wind of the program too late to apply.
This time, though, Luv is going to throw his hat in the ring and would like to park his food truck on one of the corners.
So, with Japadog across the street already, is Richmond in for a hot dog street fight?
Its two different markets, Luv said, adding his food trucks menu is broader, offering French fries and poutine.
