NYC Releases Pre-Approved Outdoor Dining Designs

Four designs cater to various street conditions and locations.

1 minute read

April 1, 2024, 8:00 AM PDT

In a piece for The Architect’s Newspaper, Moses Jeanfrancois outlines New York City’s new outdoor dining regulations, highlighting the pre-approved setups designed by firms WXY and SITU.

According to the article, “The four designs address different scenarios identified as commonplace in the setups for roadway cafes.” They range from a midblock design to a corner setup for high-traffic areas and a “floating park lane” that adjusts for bike lanes.

Each setup is designed to weigh at least 150 pounds per linear foot to protect users in case of car crashes. “Modeled after Yodock water-filled traffic barriers, most of the setups have bladders that allow for weight distribution allowing the shacks to be car-proof as well.”

It remains to be seen whether most restaurants will be able to afford the investment in the new structures, which, under new program guidelines, can only be installed between April and November.

FULL STORY: Inside the new guideline-approved prototypes for outdoor dining made by WXY and SITU

Thursday, February 29, 2024 in The Architect's Newspaper

Community / Economic Development Land Use New York New York City Outdoor Dining

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban and Environmental Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban and Environmental Planner

Get top-rated, practical training for planners

Start Learning

Advertise with us

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.