PLANNING BEST PRACTICES CAN ACCOMMODATE MORE WHEELCHAIR USERS
Altogether, these facts point to a desperate and increased need for accessible housing.
But
according to surveys from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
less than one percent of all housing is move-in ready for wheelchair users, and
virtually all of that tiny one percent is newly built multifamily housing.
The desire to age in place should drive zoning and building codes that create homes that are more accessible and adaptable for all.
But currently, few planning department policies and practices support move-in-ready accessible housing.
The next two weeks of blog posts will share some best practices and tools to help you get started on making a
change in your community.
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