Accessibility

The city record should be readable by everyone.

Street Futures is designed around clear language, keyboard access, strong contrast and text alternatives to map-based exploration.

Our current standard

We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA across core reading and search journeys. Pages support text enlargement, visible keyboard focus, reduced-motion preferences and touch targets sized for mobile use.

  • The interactive map is paired with a navigable result list.
  • Color is not the only way a filing type or state is identified.
  • Page structure uses headings, landmarks and descriptive links.
  • Forms expose labels, validation messages and submission status.
  • Editorial type maintains readable line length and spacing.

Known limitations

Third-party map tiles and agency datasets can contain labels or geometry outside our direct control. MapLibre's canvas is not a substitute for the adjacent list, which carries the primary accessible interaction. We continue to test high-zoom, narrow-screen and keyboard-only use as the source directory grows.

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