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Somerville outlines Kennedy Schoolyard inclusive-playground plans; funding not yet secured
Summary
City staff say Kennedy Schoolyard is slated for Somerville’s first inclusive playground, with community meetings planned and construction targeted for 2026; project remains in the capital plan but is not yet funded.
Luisa Olivera, director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, told the Housing & Community Development Committee on Nov. 18 that Somerville’s parks and playgrounds meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and that the city is moving beyond baseline compliance toward "inclusive play" that accommodates a wider range of physical and non‑physical disabilities.
Olivera said the city inventory increased ADA‑compliant swings from about 23% to 83% through an…
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