A Strong Town Designs Its Places for All, Not Just Cars

When we design our streets to make them safer for people with disabilities, it also makes them safer for people, as a whole.

#SlowtheCars, Roads and Streets, Walkability, Top StorySteve WrightApril 15, 2022disability, Disability, Pedestrian Safety, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, pedestrian crossing, #PedestrianUnfriendly, walkability, Safety, safety, Florida, #SlowTheCars

The Bottom-Up Revolution Is...Designing Homes that Work for Everyone

Rosemarie Rossetti is an author, speaker, and leader in the field of universal design.

Podcast, The Bottom-Up Revolution, Success Story, Taking Action, Top StoryStrong TownsMarch 17, 2022taking action, The Bottom-Up Revolution, incrementalism, success, success stories, Podcast, podcast, disability, Disability, aging in place

How Does Removing Parking and Road Space Affect People With Disabilities?

Here are three reasons even those who heavily depend on car access right now need not fear a transition to less auto-centric places, and might still welcome it.

Herriges, Parking, Suburban Experiment, Transportation, Top StoryDaniel HerrigesJuly 22, 2021parking minimums, Parking, disability, Disability

When Inclusive...Isn't

Why do we see so few people with disabilities in the conceptual designs of engineers and planners? Maybe it’s because people with disabilities aren’t at the design table to begin with.

Top Story, Roads and StreetsSteve WrightJune 4, 2020Disability, Complete Streets, Street Design

Envisioning a Barrier-Free City

There is incredible potential for a rebirth and renaissance in older urban neighborhoods. One great way to accelerate that renaissance: adding value through barrier-free design for people with disabilities. A new competition in Cleveland aims to showcase innovative approaches.

Neighborhood Design, Top StorySteve WrightMay 9, 2019revitalization, Cleveland, Disability

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