Eventually, the leader of the TAG-an architect-started raising universal design in every discussion.” “When I had my chance,” Newburger said, “I emphasized accessibility and universal design. The group included an array of experts from the area such as highway and street planners, trails and parks officials, traffic managers, Coast Guard officials from the nearby Mississippi river, and others, all of whom were able to interact with each of the designer candidates initially being considered for the project. Louis, was invited by Mayor Francis Slay to join the project’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University defines universal design as “the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without adaptation or specialized design.” Principles of universal design include concepts like “equitable use,” to accommodate for people with diverse abilities “low physical effort,” so that a design can be used efficiently with minimum fatigue and “size and space for approach and use,” to allow for use regardless of a person’s mobility or physical condition.ĭuring the early stages of planning, David Newburger, the ADA coordinator of the city of St.
Because advocates of universal design were involved from the early stages of the process, the project has evolved into a remarkable example of how a space can meet the needs of everyone. Louis-the city’s iconic towering landmark-along with surrounding parks and museums into a more welcoming and accessible environment for visitors of all abilities. They are doing this by incorporating principles of universal design into the city’s renovation plans.ĬityArchRiver 2015 is a comprehensive renovation project that seeks to transform the Arch of St. Louis has been working together to make their landmarks more welcoming to everyone. With this in mind, a community of forward-thinking citizens in St. But for some, these visits can end up being an exercise in frustration as they try to navigate the accessibility barriers inherent in these historic sites. Scores of Americans visit this country’s national parks and sites of interest every year.
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