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Accessibility in Urban Design: Necessary Investment or Excessive Burden?

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1. The article mainly discusses the . 2. Mei Wong believes that accessibility features . 3. Robert Keller's main concern about accessibility requirements is . 4. According to Jamal Hassan, what happened after Toronto's subway stations were upgraded? . 5. Based on the article, what percentage of public spaces in major Canadian cities meet comprehensive accessibility standards? .

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This article highlights the ongoing between accessibility advocates and those concerned about implementation costs. While I appreciate Wong's perspective that universal design , I think Keller makes a valid point about the financial burden on small businesses. Perhaps the solution lies in . The statistics about increased transit ridership are particularly compelling and suggest that . What's missing from this discussion, however, is the voice of those who actually use these accessibility features daily. Their experiences would provide valuable insight into which modifications are most and should be prioritized when budgets are limited.