Accessibility and historic districts : design concepts and economic feasibility study for the downtown historic district of Bryan, Texas /
a pilot project for the study. Two blocks of buildings were
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | a pilot project for the study. Two blocks of buildings were accessibility in individual historic properties, but none age, and their contribution to the historicity of the and economic vitality. This is achieved by treating a balance between a historic district's substantial compliance buildings and in maintaining the historicity of the area. The compliance with the ADA of each individual structure in the compliance with the ADA. Past studies have dealt with concepts are proposed to bring the district as a whole into concepts such as the transfer of development rights and design concepts and alterations for the district as a whole. Disabilities Act (ADA) to historic districts, and design district through the sharing of accessible facilities is district were compared to the costs for the recommended district. This study concentrates on achieving a reasonable economic feasibility study, in which costs for strict have touched upon large areas such as an entire district. It historic district like a shopping center which allows historic district of downtown Bryan, Texas has been chosen as is concluded that implementing ADA requirements for an entire shared facilities to be explored. The final step is an successful in terms of both cost savings to the owners of then chosen based on their non-compliance with the ADA, their This study explores the application of the Americans with with the ADA while still maintaining its historic integrity |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Architecture". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | xi, 146 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. Also available online. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |