The redesign will affect the library’s entryways as well as the outdoor plaza, focusing on improvements to both aesthetic and functional form. While many aspects of the plaza will be updated, the main goal, however, is to improve the library’s accessibility, Tolman said. “The library entry project was instigated by the need to correct entrance points that were not up to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards,” said Eliza Kretzmann, Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences manager. {{featured_button_text}}The proposed changes will bring the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design through the addition of a new handicap ramp. To bring the current ramp up to standards, it became necessary to re-imagine the entire layout of the plaza.

Source: Daily Sun January 06, 2021 13:41 UTC