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City Reads: Amsterdam Reads New York: Canal Houses and Steep Stairs. New Construction Treats Accessibility as the Baseline.
A view of narrow historic Dutch canal houses with traditional steep gabled roofs and stone entrance steps along a waterway.
AMSTERDAM · April 28, 2026...
City Reads: Nairobi Reads New York: No ADA Equivalent. The Infrastructure Gap Is Also an Opportunity to Build Differently From the Start.
A street scene in Nairobi showing pedestrians navigating uneven sidewalks and new construction projects, highlighting the contrast between emerging infrastructure and accessibility needs.
NAIROBI ·...
City Reads: Seoul Reads New York: The Ramps Are Being Built. The Normate Template Is Harder to Change Than the Ramp.
Modern elevator access at a busy Seoul metro station facilitates mobility for elderly and disabled commuters.
SEOUL · April 28, 2026 : Seoul’s skyline is...
The V&A’s Disability and Design Exhibition Is Over. The Question It Asked Is Still Open.
An installation view of a contemporary design gallery showcasing adaptive tools and sculptural objects intended for universal use.
LONDON · April 28, 2026 : Two...
Japan Is Exporting Universal Design to Developing Nations. The World Bank Is Paying Attention.
Commuters navigate an accessible transit terminal in Tokyo, a city serving as the global model for universal design standards.
TOKYO · April 28, 2026 :...
