Outdoor accessibility for people with disabilities is important for health, safety, and to create a sense of community. Many cities, towns, and businesses now choose to use the sidewalk, platforms built over curbside parking spaces, or protected spaces on the street as areas to expand their operations. Private retail stores often display their wares outside their shops at “sidewalk sales.” Restaurants add tables and chairs to extended decks for outdoor dining, often called “streateries.” Cities and towns add benches and planters to create green spaces for community gathering known as parklets. 

This guide developed by the ADA Network discusses how to best accomodate all pedestrians in these spaces.