Friday, June 8, 2018

UNIVERSAL DESIGN: PUBLIC SPACES FOR ALL -- 12


MILLENNIUM PARK FOUNDATION

Chicago’s 25-acre Millennium Park earned a Barrier-Free America Award from the Paralyzed Veterans of America — presented to architect Edward K. Uhlir, executive director of the Millennium Park Foundation.

The park’s original grandiose design featured lots of grand staircases and other elements that were not conducive to universal design. 

The late Uhlir is credited with working with additional designers to greatly increase accessibility via ramps, gentle slopes and barrier-free play areas.

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