ADA’S IMPACT ON ACCESSIBLE LEGISLATURES FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 1 PM ET / NOON CT / 11 AM MT / 10 AM PT TODAY’S MODERATOR
Wendy Madsen, Wyoming Legislative Service Office TODAY’S WEBINAR IS BEING RECORDED
The recording of today’s webinar will be available within the week. Once archived, you can access it here. CHAT BOX AND RESOURCES
Questions will be taken once the presentation has concluded, but feel free to enter them into the chat box at any time. The chat box is located in the lower left corner of the screen. Also, check out the resources and speakers’ tabs located above the presentation. TODAY’S SPEAKERS
Wendy Madsen, Wyoming David Hart, MOCA Paul Brown, MOCA Kevin Koch, Texas OUR FIRST SPEAKER
Wendy Madsen
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE THE PEOPLE’S HOUSE?
MIKE HAYS WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND CHIEFS OF POLICE
“IT WAS AN INTENSE WAY TO MAKE A LIVING AND MADE FOR A REAL TIRING DAY.”
- Observation on trying to navigate the Wyoming Capitol as a lobbyist in a wheelchair prior to the restoration of the building
MIKE HAYS WYOMING ASSOCIATION OF SHERIFFS AND CHIEFS OF POLICE
“IT IS SUCH A DRAMATIC CHANGE. NOW I CAN GET ANYWHERE I NEED TO GO.”
- Observation on navigating the Wyoming Capitol as a lobbyist in a wheelchair after the restoration of the building
HAPPY 30TH TO THE ADA! DAVID HART, FAIA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Utah State Capitol Restoration Utah Senate & House Buildings Minnesota State Capitol Restoration Minnesota Senate Building Wyoming State Capitol Wyoming Herschler Building Missouri State Capitol California Capitol Annex Replacement California Capitol Visitor Center PAUL BROWN DIRECTOR OF PROJECT DEFINITION
Utah State Capitol Restoration Utah Senate & House Buildings Idaho State Capitol Restoration Minnesota State Capitol Restoration Minnesota Senate Building Wyoming State Capitol Wyoming Herschler Building Missouri State Capitol California Capitol Annex Replacement California Capitol Visitor Center HOW ADA HAS CHANGED STATE CAPITOL RESTORATION
A PROGRESSION IN TIME NCSL JULY 24, 2020 CAPITOL SYMBOLS
The Symbols are Born Modern Building with Modern Functions Patterned on Ancient Temples Permanence – Symbol of enduring democracy Formality – The buildings are usually formally organized around the classical form Hierarchy – Planning is based upon hierarchical principles Democracy – Expression of our democratic values of checks balances, open debate, access Open Spaces – Open to the public commonly referred to as the People House HISTORIC CAPITOL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Historic Capitol Design Principles Podium – Important building such as Capitols were placed upon podiums to express importance. Procession – Long imposing stairs were placed at the entry to denote procession of entry to a grand space. Hierarchy – Spaces were elevated to express importance of one space over another. Piano Nobile – Noble Level – usually first level up above the ground Ceremonial Driven Spaces – were elevated to express the position or power of the individual. Prominent Site Placement – Hill or high ground, centrally located in urban areas. Prominent Vistas. Axial Organization of building and spaces – Usually on cardinal axis (North – South) HISTORIC CAPITOL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Question - How to modify the buildings and retain these principles? Study the original architects drawing and design decisions – Look for solutions that he would have proposed to address and solve the problem. Use Capitol expansion to solve access challenges. Moving beyond the Law Universal Design Access and Security UTAH STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES – 2004 - 2008
Grand Stairs elevated the Piano Nobile – first floor Podium – Leveled the building on a sloping site. UTAH STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES – 2004 - 2008
Historic Door Jambs – Deeply recessed did not have the side pull or push distance Designed door handles to simulate the original door design with the ADA approved handle Designed elevator access to all locations Provided accessible paths from the parking to the terrace and into the building using ramps Infrared hearing assistance was provided for all hearing room and chambers All interior public spaces were accessible. UTAH STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES – 2004 - 2008
Accommodations made for areas not designated for general public access Supreme Court bench was modified with removable steps and a lift was able to be brought into the space for the accommodation. IDAHO STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2007 TO 2010
Provided accessible route to visitor center and garden level from exterior. Also provided access to ground level. Provided new hearing rooms below ground on east and west that were accessible from the visitor center entry Expanded elevator use. MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2011 TO 2017
Ceremonial spaces were all elevated with three risers typically Provided access to Chambers and Supreme Court space by finding existing internal spaces to be used for ramping. All hearing rooms included Accessible seating Hearing support for the hearing impaired with T-coil Brail was provided for seeing impaired MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2011 TO 2017
There were several level changes on the ground floors. Provide new elevators to provide to all floors that adjust for the Ground Floor entry sequence. Restored the historic elevators Modified thresholds for access exterior balcony spaces. – Required the design of new doors. MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2011 TO 2017
Existing Restrooms – Accessible restrooms require significant modification to existing restrooms. New Restrooms required for occupant load to meet code. Designed to be compatible to the historic Materials Finishes MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2011 TO 2017
Accessible Route - Extension building or expansion below ground to provide accessible route for movement between and through buildings. MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2011 TO 2017
Identified ADA accessible access from street and parking Provided accessible path within Aurora Drive Provided entry to the garden level through the porte-cochere All pavement had to be redesigned to provided ADA Access. WYOMING STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2015 TO 2020
Identified ADA accessible path from the street up and to the Piano Nobile using Universal design ramps All interior rooms were accessible Redesigned elevator providing for all floors to be accessible by a wheelchair. Provided LULA lifts from Garden Level of Capitol to underground Extension with hearing rooms Provided Access to Chambers All Hearing rooms including: Accessible seating Hearing support with T-coil Brail was provided MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL ADA ISSUES 2018 TO 2019
Study called for making all spaces accessible within the building. Recontour site and extension building to provide universal access. New addition provided an opportunity to introduce new access points from the exterior to provide for ADA access. Visitor Center entry Underground extension to new hearing rooms and offices. CALIFORNIA CAPITOL WEST ENTRY ADA ISSUES 2019 TO 2025
Universal design All visitors follow the same path into the building. No differentiation be between abilities CALIFORNIA CAPITOL ANNEX ADA ISSUES 2019 TO 2025
Implementing Universal design for all coming to the Annex for both the entry to the first floor and to the garden level to attend hearing CALIFORNIA CAPITOL ANNEX ADA ISSUES 2019 TO 2025
Realignment of the Annex to Capitol floors using universal design for ramping to different levels within the Annex. OUR FINAL SPEAKER
Kevin Koch, Texas TEXAS CAPITOL – BUILT 1888 TEXAS CAPITOL – RESTORED 1995 TEXAS CAPITOL – RESTORED 1995
Functional, accessible spaces created within historic volumes CAPITOL EXTENSION & ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE CAPITOL GROUNDS
1970’s Today 1996 GROUNDS RESTORATION TIME MARCHES ON…MANAGING CHANGE
A focused building management team involving all occupants promotes stewardship and focuses on common goals for access and preservation within a unique environment.
Maintain records of all work on the building. Keep them well organized and readily accessible.
Have one in-house staff member familiar with ADA requirements.
Plan and budget for accessibility improvements of associated spaces before undertaking any building alteration. CHANGE - NEW ADA REQUIREMENTS CHANGE - OPERATIONS ACCESSIBLE ROUTES ASSESSING ACCESSIBLE ROUTES ASSESSING ACCESSIBLE ROUTES ACCESSIBILITY MAP WELCOME KIOSK MAP READERS AT ENTRANCES TO HISTORIC GROUNDS MAP READER GRAPHIC WAYFINDING MARKERS WAYFINDING MARKERS WAYFINDING MARKERS WAYFINDING MARKERS INTERIOR SIGNAGE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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