4 Steps to Accessibility and ADA Compliance

Trying to meet all the requirements in the 2010 ADA Standards can be convoluted and confusing. Because of the vagueness in some of the wording, business owners are often left guessing at the interpretation. Add in the cost to remove barriers and it can seem insurmountable. Although it can be overwhelming, accessibility can be reached. The key is being proactive … READ MORE

Accessibility and The Silver Tsunami: How aging boomers are changing how we think and build

Several years ago, in a speech outlining six disruptive demographic trends that would require change, James Johnson’s prognostications laid the groundwork for the myriad transformations today’s brands are having to deal with across all segments.   What Johnson, director of the Urban Investment Strategies Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said was that our communities and businesses were … READ MORE

Your building is your brand: New Jackson Technical building design reflects business culture

Downtown Tulsa, Okla., is home to some of the most brilliant examples of Art Deco architecture in the nation, yet, at the same time, it includes abandoned box buildings and unkempt parking lots. This quickly is changing, as small, local businesses are popping up like fresh wildflowers and transforming the “vibe” of Downtown Tulsa into a creative, business-friendly and arts-focused hub. … READ MORE