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Universal Design has been defined as “the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.” This definition was developed by the architect Ron Mace, FAIA, an architect and the founder of the Center for Universal Design at N.C. State University. In recent years, architects and designers in the US and abroad have come to recognize significant and growing overlaps between Universal Design principles and emerging values of social and environmental sustainability.

  • 1.  elder-centric communtiies vs. the elderly

    Posted 10-18-2012 10:56 PM
    Hi,
    Will anyone in this community be interested in simply sharing opinions on a research project that attempts to integrate how elder-centric communities can incentivize urban renewal in rural areas?
    Any feedback is truly appreciated


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    ZF
    ZNV Arch
    toronto ON
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  • 2.  RE:elder-centric communtiies vs. the elderly

    Posted 10-19-2012 08:57 AM
    zora,
    i would be happy to discuss with you.  you can contact me at jon.sanford@coa.gatech.edu

    jon

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    Jon Sanford
    Assoc Prof & Director CATEA
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    Atlanta GA
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