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After construction was started it became clear that the ramp that had been designed to be built here had to be changed to accommodate some unforeseen "field conditions" that would have caused the ramp to be just wide enough, but would feel rather narrow at the top. The field condition problem surfaced on the day the concrete was to be poured for this ramp.
It was the opinion of ECNV that all construction matters and changing field conditions that required any types of problem-solving should be accomplished in conjunction with the end-user, meaning that ECNV's architect and construction team were to include individuals in the discussion to solve the problem. Three individuals who used wheelchairs or scooters came immediately over to the construction site to review the situation with the design and construction team.
The result? Rather than any "narrow-ness," individuals with disabilities advised the construction team to create an atypical wall pattern alongside the adjoining wall at the top of the ramp. The irregularity of the wall pattern would create a sense of openness at the ramp. And would additionally create an alcove that a person who ambulates could use if two people were trying to access the ramp simultaneously.
Access - It's just using good business sense.
ECNV Director of Administration David Burds approaches ramp.
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December 10, 2006
