However, project participants believe they will create a deeper understanding of the issues and better address the interests of all stakeholders. As such, they should result in a more substantive and sustainable response to the dwelling needs of seniors and people with disabilities. At the beginning of the project, many participants challenged the basic proposal that we address the dwelling needs of seniors and people with disabilities through changes to the general residential building stock. Subsequently, commentators questioned the directions the design and implementation strategies were taking. Others challenged the voluntary implementation approach.
Some people believe the second approach is more appropriate and workable.
The design expectations attempt to address the general needs of a wide range of users to a degree that is practical, economical and, ultimately, marketable when applied to all dwelling and residential building construction. Some people feel that, in lieu of this general approach, the report should more directly address needs related to specific disabilities. Some people feel that consumers may not be empowered enough and developers not committed enough to effect change. Hence, mandatory implementation would be preferable. Some people may believe these are not the right ones or they will not be effective.