Resources
Visitability: An Inclusive Design Approach for Housing
Provides a summary of the goals, benefits, and features of inclusive housing design. It includes an excerpt from the the book entitled Inclusive Housing: A Pattern Book. Excerpts from the … Read more
The State of the Science: Emerging Research and Developments in Universal Design
(Bentham Sciences Publishers Ltd.) contains the latest research related to universal design that was presented at the RERC-UD’s State of the Science events. The publication also emphasizes the growing need … Read more
Evaluating The Impact of Complete Streets Initiatives
Complete Streets is an emerging urban planning paradigm that strives to balance the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists with those of automobile drivers and transit users. A streetscape designed according … Read more
Inclusive Housing: A Pattern Book
Released in April 2010, this is a resource for designing communities to accommodate social diversity and provide equitable opportunities for all residents, or, inclusive design. It focuses on design of … Read more
Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments
The new standard text on the topic, Universal Design introduces designers to the principles and practice of designing for all people. From the foundations of accessibility and aging to the … Read more
Accessible Public Transportation: Designing Service for Riders with Disabilities
Accessible Public Transportation: Designing Service for Riders with Disabilities The United States is home to more than 54 million people with disabilities. This book looks at public transit and transportation … Read more
Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation
Inclusive Design: Implementation and Evaluation Authors: Jordana L. Maisel, Edward Steinfeld, Megan Basnak, Korydon Smith, and M. Beth Tauke(2018) As part of the PocketArchitecture Series, this volume focuses on inclusive … Read more