1. EDD-2290-C02 – Civil Design & Drafting – Warren Salberg – 2018-04-04
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
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EDD-2290-C02 – Civil Design & Drafting – Warren Salberg –

2. Introduction
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Equitable use provides a means of use for all users that is identical where ever possible. Avoids segregating or stigmatizing any users 
Provisions for privacy security and safety should be equally available to all users Make design appeal to all users
Flexable in use should provide choice in the methods of use 
Accommodate right or left handed access and use
Facilitate the user accuracy and precision 
Provide adaptability to the users pace
Simple and intuitive should eliminate all unnecessary complexities. 
Be consistant with user expectation and intuitions
Accommodate a wide range of literacy and language skills
Arrange information consistent with its importance 

3. EQUITABLE USE Crosswalks downtown Bicycle route, London Rd.
Audible signals for vision-impaired people
Visual signals for sighted people
Drop-curb design for wheelchair access & limited tripping hazard
Tactile paving allows for prevention of slippage
Bicycle route, London Rd.
Low traffic density; offers no calming effect
Not at offset road
Low-visibility bollards may offer night-time hazard
Diverts drivers away from destination, creating longer routes
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4. FLEXIBILITY IN USE Recycle, garbage bin, Henderson Park
Angle offers accessibility to wheelchair users but falls short.
lid is too high to reach
lid is too heavy
offers recycling bin for bottle collectors but contains garbage – intended design missed its mark.
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Chinook Tourism, Scenic Dr. & Mayor Magrath Dr. S.
Design offers access to those without mobility challenges.
The sloped ramp is easy for people in wheel chairs and those with other impairments.

5. Simple & Intuitive Use Traffic circle – 4 St. & 7 Ave. S.
Active Park, Scenic Dr. S.
Simple instructions, simple design, simple to use
Provides high benefit per effort
Traffic circle – 4 St. & 7 Ave. S.
Low traffic area, unnecessary
Annoying hindrance of traffic flow
Waste of civic financial resources
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6. PERCEPTIBLE INFORMATION
Chinook Tourism, 28 St. & Scenic Dr. S. intersection
Left lane turns left; right lane goes straight and turns right
Perception: no through route, road ends
No direction arrows on pavement (show yellow)
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Automated washroom downtown
Without reading one can easily understand the diagram.
Both French and English instruction.
Instruction are bulleted.

7. Tolerance for Error HONK Park & Pay service
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HONK Park & Pay service
Elimination of manual Zone input allows for less error in zoning
Automated GPS location
Automated washroom downtown
Its location is close to a bar
Social demographics in the area have led to continued misuse of the washroom

8. LOW PHYSICAL EFFORT Emergency callbox at University of Lethbridge
Very distinct color and text
To contact security there is a big red button
Flashing light on the top of pole for reduced response time.
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28 Ave. S. at Parkbridge Estates
Inadequate Drainage, and low slope
Entire sidewalk freeze over with ice in melting season
This is in front of an elderly gated community

9. SIZE AND SPACE FOR APPROACH AND USE
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Table at Galt Garden
Wide wheelchair access allows good turning radius
Cement pad allows for walking behind seating
Approachable from all directions
Entrance at Sport Chek
When door is open, wheel chair access is limited forcing you into the street.
Walkway is awkwardly sloped downwards from the door to the street
Bollards reduce sidewalk area for all pedestrians.

10. Thank You
Questions?
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