A new digital tool, “MyStreet,” modeled on the beach-monitoring app “MyCoast,” will be launched this autumn, allowing citizens to report illegal takeovers of public space—such as tables and chairs placed on sidewalks—by businesses and professionals. [1], [2].
Expected to roll out nationwide this fall, the “MyStreet” application will give citizens the ability to file complaints against unauthorized occupation of public areas by restaurants, cafés, and other establishments. The app was legislated in March, and its framework was finalized last week through a joint decision by the Ministries of Digital Governance, Interior, and National Economy.
Like “MyCoast,” the platform will feature an interactive online map showing municipal concessions of public space to businesses. Users will be able to identify whether limits are being violated and submit a complaint, either anonymously or with their personal details. All reports will be reviewed exclusively by the country’s 332 municipalities.
Complaints can only be lodged via a mobile phone located near the disputed site—unlike “MyCoast,” which allows remote viewing.
If a user provides their details, municipalities can follow up directly, enabling complainants to track the status of their report or withdraw it later.
Although no official data on past complaints or municipal permits were included in the parliamentary report that introduced the measure, a recent Audit Office review found that 50% of establishments placing tables in public spaces lack any municipal license, while 27% of those with permits were found to be in violation of the terms.
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