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A monthly informational mailer prepared to foster greater understanding between professionals who shape our built environment.

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ADA Regulation Changes in 2012: A quick overview of significant changes

Since 1990, when the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, designers and developers have been battling with the complexities of the regulations. Questions and confusion arose regarding flaws in the standards leading to subsequent amendments and guidelines which were reviewed, prepared and adopted. Many of these guidelines (including the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design for Recreational Facilities) have been integrated into the Federal Standards which were adopted in September 2010. Though officially adopted, these standards will not become mandatory until March 15th of 2012, so, if you haven't done so already, now is the time to familiarize yourself with them! One of the most visible changes to the regulations is the addition of standards for recreational facilities. This issue of LAND Connections will focus on a few of the many changes to the Federal standards as they relate to the outdoor environment. Read more...

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Green Canopy Initiative 2010

O'Dell Engineering's landscape architect assisted the Great Valley Center & CALFIRE with the writing of this manual and participated as a member of the project's steering committee.