Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the pros far outweigh the cons on this topic. With an absence of old school awnings and canopies that covered the sidewalks all the way out the curb, there is a need for not only shade but also protection from the elements for those using the sidewalks.
When you go out to dinner it may be daylight when you start, but when you finish, and it’s dark, and you step outside and the lights are on, you just want to walk around and explore. Its magical and romantic.