Plans for visitable homes break down housing barriers
June 17, 2010
Manitoba is one step closer towards across-the-board accessibility with the introduction of plans to create a series of "visitable" homes in one of Winnipeg's most desirable new neighbourhoods.
The MMM Group took plans to build 670 fully accessible homes before the Riel Community Committee earlier this week and earned the praise of the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies.
The homes - arguably a big step in the long journey towards ensuring all of Manitoba is fully accessible - have wide doorways, washrooms on the main floor and a front approach without steps.
"The idea is the homes in this community would have no barriers to visitors," Paul MacNeill, regional vice-president of the MMM Group, told the Winnipeg Free Press.
When Waverly West was first announced, a promise was made that there would be a visitable housing component to the development. The latest plan is expected to go before city council in July.
Read more about the accessibility project in the Winnipeg Free Press.
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