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Sunnyvale Planning Commission unanimously forwards "universal-design" housing proposal to city council
Summary
After a public hearing with no speakers, the commission voted 5-0 to recommend a study of universal-design housing ("universal access") as its council priority project; staff will forward the recommendation to the city manager for council consideration in February.
The Sunnyvale Planning Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 10 to forward a proposal to study "universal-design" housing as the commission—s single council priority project. Commissioner Sarni, who introduced the proposal, said the study would evaluate housing features that accommodate residents with mobility limitations and help people age in place.
"Universal design housing" was presented by Commissioner Sarni as a way to increase accessible housing options without large cost increases. Sarni told the commission that "something like 12 percent of U.S. adults have mobility…
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