Access

Overcoming Accessibility Challenges with Inclusive Landscape

Thursday, December 3, 2020

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

AIA Credits: 1.5 AIA LUs/HSW
HSW Credits: 1.5 AIA LUs/HSW

Speaker(s)

Sarah Tarbet, RA

Associate
Jones Architecture
Salem, MA
Christopher Becker, M.Arch.

Project Manager
Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance
Boston, Massachusetts
Carlo Urmy

Designer
Crowley Cottrell
Boston, MA
Jennifer Brooke

Principal
Lemon Brooke
Concord, Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has initiated projects across the state focused on improving accessibility to its higher education programs and implementing inclusive design practices. The Statewide Accessibility Initiative, two landscape architects, and one architect will provide case study examples at Cape Cod Community College and Massasoit Community College on design strategies, lessons learned and transformed campuses. Attendees can expect to learn about improving accessibility at multiple scales, addressing connections between building entrances and sites, and creating new campus standards to promote social sustainability on future projects.

Learning Objectives:

Map accessibility barriers and pedestrian hazards.
Identify projects with the greatest impact to users.
Add value by integrating design with existing infrastructure.
Combine a full range of social and environmental sustainability goals.