Abigail Adams School

The Samuel Randall School, Bronx, NY. Photo: Ola Wilk

How Aging NYC Schools Can Improve Accessibility, Preserve Historic Character and Minimize Disruption

Issue and Proposed Solution: New York City’s aging public-school infrastructure presents a significant accessibility challenge. With most school buildings constructed decades before modern accessibility standards, creating inclusive learning environments requires complex interventions within existing structures. Unlike new construction, accessibility upgrades must respond to limitations posed by floor layouts, circulation patterns,

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