Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Physical accessibility and neighborhood walkways

[Kristin Becker (kbecker]

There is a somewhat new paving material which uses the soil onsite and mixes
it with a natural substance which turns it into an asphalt type of
material - smooth, very durable.  I'm not sure if it works too well for
walks or not.  It is also semi-permeable.  The company is in Phoenix, AZ,
but I can't remember the name.  Might be worth a look, if not for walks than
at least for parking lots.
Kristin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Laura Beck" <laurabeck [at] ecovillage.ithaca.ny.us>
To: <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 7:36 AM
Subject: [C-L]_Physical accessibility and neighborhood walkways


>
>
>
> 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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