Universal design as a common mindset in Landsbyggefonden
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Through the partnership between the Bevica Foundation and the National Building Fund, universal design is brought into play as a common mindset in the organization's work with urban and housing development. As part of the collaboration, knowledge presentations and workshops are held that focus on how universal design can be thought into both physical settings, meetings, communication and decision-making processes.
Recently, employees from the National Construction Fund participated in a workshop where universal design was unfolded as more than a method or a checklist. Based on the diversity of people and the recognition that barriers can be permanent, temporary or situational, work was carried out on how frameworks and structures can be planned so that more people can participate on their own terms. When universal design is incorporated into urban and residential development, it creates better conditions for security, community and democratic participation. The partnership between the Bevica Foundation and the National Building Fund is about disseminating knowledge about universal design, both as a strategy, process and practical tool.
“It was great to feel the commitment and curiosity of the employees at Landsbyggefonden. There was a clear desire to become wiser about universal design and to work with it in practice. I hope that universal design can become a concrete tool in residential projects, which makes it easier to create solutions that work for more people. “, says René Sørensen Overby, project developer at Bevica Fonden.
The Housing Social Network workshop is part of the National Building Fund's ongoing work to strengthen competencies in the sector and connect knowledge to practice. The partnership with the Bevica Foundation is based on a shared ambition to develop both mindset and action, so that more people have the opportunity to be part of the community.
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