We must seize the opportunity to create places in the South Boston Waterfront that are beautiful and accessible for the widest possible array of users. This is the place to demonstrate that we have the vision and the talent to go beyond minimal requirements for access under the law and create integrated solutions that reflect a community that welcomes all. Universal design is a worldwide movement dedicated to designing products, environments and communications responsive to the spectrum of human needs. There is no question that government, the developers and the designers are committed to meeting the requirements for access under the law. But compliance does not invite the quality and scope of creative problem solving envisioned by universal design.
Universal design focuses on the power of the environment to shape human experience.
Providing individuals with a sense of comfort, independence and control contributes to making great, attractive places that people want to be. We've designed a little book as a sampler of examples of universal design for types of places that will be developed in the South Boston Waterfront. Please call us for a copy. We want to help. We can provide technical assistance and design review for compliance and universal design to public and private entities involved in the South Boston Waterfront.