Reimagining Outdoor Space, co-hosted by the District’s Department of Transportation, focused on how alcohol establishments may add and/or expand their outdoor seating in public and private space during Phase Two—and what outdoor space is available to licensees under normal conditions.
Participants were introduced to:
- Temporary permissions during the public health emergency and registration process
- Types of outdoor space such as parklets, streateries, and alley extensions
- Laws and regulations, including Mayor’s Orders and ABC emergency rulemakings, regarding the use of outdoor space
- Permissible shade structures and considerations and requirements for their use
- License endorsements for sidewalk cafes and summer gardens
Co-Presenters:
- Sarah Fashbaugh, Community Resource Officer, Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
- Emma Blondin, Transportation Planner, District Department of Transportation