BROOKLYN — MICHAEL VAN VALKENBURGH ASSOCIATES
While some prominent master planners
have balked at universal design and fought to build brand new facilities with
grand staircases as the prominent entry, with accessible routes hidden off to
the side, the Van Valkenburgh firm embraces creative approaches to designing
for all.
“In some cases, accessibility
requirements provide opportunities to build pathways that are more engaging —
for instance, a curved pathway that directs your views to the landscape context
rather than a straight procession with an unchanging perspective,” says the Van
Valkenburgh team spokesperson.
“We are strong advocates for building
accessibility into the fundamental structure of a project, rather than looking
at it as an obligation or an afterthought.
Ultimately, the goal is to make
accessibility feel effortless so that everyone can enjoy the landscape on the same
terms.”
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