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New universal design program aims to push socially responsible design into standard practice

The University at Buffalo’s Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA Center), a world-recognized pioneer in the field, hopes to push universal design into standard practice with a new research-backed assessment and certification program that walks users through the entire process, from planning the project, through building design, and including facility operation.

$1.15 million in tax breaks approved for hotel at Amherst’s Northtown Center

A rendering of the Hampton by Hilton hotel planned for a site near Amherst’s Northtown Center. The Amherst IDA on Friday approved tax breaks for the $14.4 million hotel by Uniland Development Co.

New Uniland Development Company hotel in Amherst, New York, will incorporate innovative solutions for Universal Design(isUD™). Supported by extensive evidence from research and practice, isUD™ includes both tried and true ideas and cutting-edge solutions for creating inclusive and healthy environments that make everyone feel welcome. isUD was developed by Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access at the University at Buffalo […]