Cohousing-L Mailing List: Physical accessibility and neighborhood walkways

[Laura Beck (laurabeck]

Our Aging and Accessibility Committee is doing some research into appropriate
and affordable walkway surfaces to achieve better accessibility for
wheelchairs and individuals with limited physical mobility.  As an Ecovillage,
we currently have gravel pathways for purposes of eliminating impervious cover
and affordability.  These wreak havoc particularly during our harsh winters
here, as you can never shovel down far enough to remove the ice.

We are wondering what other communities have done in the way of walkways to
better acommodate accessibility needs.  It would really be wonderful if any of
you have ideas that meet both the needs of accessibiliy and environmental
sustainability.  Thanks for your help!

Laura Beck
Ecovillage at Ithaca

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