Item - 2016.EX17.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 5, 2016 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on September 22, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 5, 2016.
- See also DI10.6
EX17.25 - Older Women's Network Presentation on Universal Design in New Multi-Unit Residential Construction
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse the Living in Place campaign to promote universal design in construction of all new multi-residential buildings and to support the objectives to amend the Provincial Building Code to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94913.pdf
(June 29, 2016) Presentation by the Older Women's Network and the Association of Design Professionals for Accessibility on Universal Design in New Residential Construction
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94912.pdf
Letter of Introduction from the Older Women's Network and the Association of Design Professionals for Accessibility
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94911.pdf
EX17.25 - Older Women's Network Presentation on Universal Design in New Multi-Unit Residential Construction
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council endorse the Living in Place campaign to promote universal design in construction of all new multi-residential buildings and to support the objectives to amend the Provincial Building Code to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on June 29, 2016, the Disability, Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee considered a presentation from Ronny Yaron, Older Women's Network and Thea Kurdi, Member of the Older Women's Network and Founder of the Association of Design Professionals for Accessibility on the need for universal design in new multi-residential construction and on an event planned for fall 2016.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94913.pdf
(June 29, 2016) Presentation by the Older Women's Network and the Association of Design Professionals for Accessibility on Universal Design in New Residential Construction
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94912.pdf
Letter of Introduction from the Older Women's Network and the Association of Design Professionals for Accessibility
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-94911.pdf
Speakers
Ronny Yaron, Older Women's Network (OWN)
Councillor Pam McConnell