ABSTRACT
Design for Assisted Living: Guidelines for Housing the Physically and Mentally Frail 228
Project Features 229
The “Apartments for Life” Philosophy Is Advocated 229
The Building Was Created as a Neighborhood Center with Housing Attached 229
The Covered Atrium Is Visible from the Units 229
Care and Services Are Geared to Support an Aging-in-Place Strategy 230
Public and commercial environments have been heavily affected by the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As noted in Chapter 2, virtually every place of business and every public building must be made accessible to individuals with disabilities. For example, the entrance to the Cooper-Hewitt Art Museum is accessed by beautiful stairs (Figure 7.26) and an alternative entrance ramp (Figure 7.27). The cost for meeting this requirement can often seem daunting, especially for places with limited resources. However, as pointed out throughout this book, there are methods for making accommodations that are not unduly expensive, and the returns on investment are high in terms of increased service to a neglected and changing population.
