Visitability as an approach to inclusive housing design and community development : a look at its emergence, growth, and challenges

Download or read book Visitability as an approach to inclusive housing design and community development : a look at its emergence, growth, and challenges written by Jordana Maisel and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the population ages and faces a greater number of physical disabilities, housing and community design must be re-examined. This research explores the growing need for accessible housing in the United States and the recent emergence of visitability as an affordable and sustainable design strategy aimed at increasing the number of accessible single family homes and neighborhoods.