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WSU students press council to fund small accessibility fixes at Harrison Lot behind Rose House
Summary
Three WSU students presented a capstone service‑learning project for Disability Action Center Northwest proposing low‑cost accessibility improvements to the Harrison Lot behind Rose House, including a compacted gravel path, ADA plastic ramps and a designated accessible parking stall with an estimated cost of $4,000–$12,000.
Three Washington State University students presenting on behalf of the Disability Action Center Northwest asked the Pullman City Council on April 22 to support a small accessibility project at the Harrison Lot behind Rose House.
The presenters — identified as Emily, Catherine Hubbard and Sophia Reeves — said a neighborhood survey had found roughly 60% of respondents considered the lot inaccessible. They cited three primary barriers: a steep slope that exceeded ADA recommendations, a ramp that allowed entry but not safe exit for users of mobility devices, and no accessible parking space adjacent to the park.
Their recommendation included installing a compacted gravel path, an ADA‑compliant plastic ramp system and one accessible parking stall near the park. The students provided cost estimates from their research: a full set of improvements would likely cost between about $4,000 and $12,000; using existing materials and in‑house labor could reduce that to roughly $6,000–$7,000. The project timeline, they said, could be a few weeks once materials and labor were on hand.
Why it matters: the students framed the proposal as a modest investment to remove barriers for families and children with mobility devices and to create long‑term accessibility improvements for the neighborhood.
Council did not take a formal vote on the suggestion during the meeting. The students left contact information and a pamphlet and the city clerk accepted the handout.
Ending note: the presentation was given during the public comment portion of the meeting; no direct council appropriation or staff assignment was recorded in the transcript that night.
