This class has a limited enrollment of 24 students.  For more information see: Limited Enrollment Classes

Course Description:  This is an action-oriented course designed to identify barriers to aging in place in the public spaces of Pelican Cove. Class 1 will include an overview of design for aging in place, and presentation of a survey form for completing audits of specific sites developed and tested by the instructor. Small groups will be assigned different sites in the community and, using the audit tool, complete evaluations of their assigned sites. In Class 2, the class will review and discuss preliminary findings and potential solutions. Outside of class, the teams will complete their reports. In Class 3 the small groups will present and discuss their final reports. Results will be presented to the HoA Board for deliberation and action.

Location:  Pavilion

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Instructor: Edward Steinfeld

Ed Steinfeld is a registered architect with a special interest in inclusive design, accessibility, and design for aging. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Carnegie Mellon University, and a Doctorate in Architecture from the University of Michigan, where he also received a certificate in gerontology. He is a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Architecture and a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects. He was the founding director of the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (see http://idea.ap.buffalo.edu ). Dr. Steinfeld is internationally known for his research and publications. He has travelled widely to lecture in many countries and is a frequent consultant to government agencies, building developers and attorneys. He has written or edited 10 books including Universal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments, and Inclusive Housing: A Pattern Book.