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Inclusive Design, Done Affordably: Lessons from 8 Partridge | David Baker Architects

David Baker Architects highlights how the Inclusive Design Standards can deliver inclusive, accessible housing without raising costs. Their project, 8 Partridge at Midway Village, in Daly City, uses thoughtful design features from the Inclusive Design Standards to support a wide range of access needs while staying within a tight budget. The community became the first gold-certified project under the Inclusive Design Standards, showing that accessibility and affordability can go hand in hand.

The Kelsey Featured in SV@Home Article on Disability-Forward Housing

We’re grateful to our friends at SV@Home for featuring The Kelsey Ayer Station and the Inclusive Design Standards in their article, Designing Housing that Welcomes Everyone. Read on to learn more about how we can build a disability-forward housing future together.

Celebrating 26 Years of Olmstead: Where We Are and What We Can Do

This year marks the 26th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Olmstead v. L.C. (Lois Curtis). Known as the “Olmstead decision,” the ruling reaffirmed the right of people with disabilities to live wherever they choose. This right, however, is far from being fully realized. Without plentiful, affordable, accessible housing, and home and community based services, many people with disabilities aren’t able to live independently in the community.

Disability-Forward Design Featured in National League of Cities

We guest-authored a blog post with the National League of Cities! The article breaks down the Inclusive Design Standards, showcases the cities that have adopted them, and offers guidance for designers, architects, and developers to advance disability-forward housing.

Inclusive Design Standards in Use: Mitchell Park Place

Located in Palo Alto, California, Mitchell Park Place will offer affordable housing to people with and without disabilities. Incorporating elements of the Inclusive Design Standards, the community was designed by Architects FORA and developed Eden Housing.