Dictionary of Real Estate Terms: accessibility
accessibility
the ease and convenience with which a property can be entered by customers, tenants, and other users, particularly related to access via automobile. Also, building design and alterations that enable people with physical disabilities to enter and maneuver in the building.
Example: Joe's video store was located on a busy intersection. However, the lack of adequate curb cuts and no protected left-hand turn light made it difficult for cars to access his site. Such lack of accessibility led to the failure of Joe's business after just a few months. On the other hand, Joe's store offered accessibility to the physically disabled after Joe installed an entrance ramp next to the front steps.
