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2) Observable equality of access/ egress 3) Most important: egress in emergencies with minimum third party assistance. Elevators will shut down. Everyone comes through same entrance. Everyone accesses interior the same. Ramps, stairs, elevators all together. Ramp takes up a lot of space. It represents duplication because we need stairs. At the first Focus Group we heard that ramp was a good thing. Today I am getting a different impression. OK if everyone uses it, but not parallel. Integration of multiple uses is important. Ramp can serve more purposes. Ramp can be part of the sunscreen. Ramp can be used to display art. Also places to be able to people watch or have a conversation. OK if everybody uses ramp. Keep stairs, but push them back. Ramps are long distances. I can’t make long distances. Resting places? All close and obvious? You choose the method? Same place where you get off? I like the idea of a ramp. Slopes are noticeable to people on wheels. Again: 1) Navigable (2) Perception of equality (3) Escapability Ramp needs rest places. Seats along ramps. Hilyard Center is an example. Ramp discussion needs to continue. More detailed level next time. Still conceptualizing, not schematic design. It’s vision. Inside the Building: Finding Your Way Entry portals to services all work off the same Atrium. Atrium? Large open spaces are very difficult. High ceilings are difficult. How am I supposed to find my way? Please no big open areas. Use right angles. We’ve heard many, many times that there’s a need for staffing human reception. There’s a lot of request for a greeter. OK if after you go through main entrance, available assistance right by door. Braille signage. Visually impaired will need available training and assistance while learning the new building. Could you have a cast map? LTD cast map is OK for review, but not much more. Curves are pretty much impossible. Atrium interior acoustics very disorienting. Reverberant. Water echoes are tough. Echoing rooms are tough for me too. Inside the Building: Council Chamber and Services Council Chamber. Does it have to be round?