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Commission mostly declines broad accessibility and universal‑design edits; accepts some targeted clarifications
Summary
Commissioners generally declined broad insertions of “accessible” and “universal design” across the draft plan, citing existing federal and local requirements, but accepted targeted clarifications such as a revised paratransit definition.
Multiple commenters asked the commission to add language emphasizing accessibility and universal design across housing, parks and transportation policies. Commissioners and staff discussed whether inserting the words would add value or create redundancy with existing legal requirements.
Commissioners and staff repeatedly noted that accessibility elements (for example, ADA compliance in parks and accessible housing units) are already required by federal law and by existing city plans. Rebecca Sayers, parks and recreation staff,…
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