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"Let's design all things, all the time, for everyone."
—Ronald L. Mace, 1941-1998, former Program
Director for the Center for Universal Design,
June 1, 1997, New York Time
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Message from the Project Director: May 26, 2008
Our first Measuring Up The North Day is May 30.
I am also very pleased to let you know that 20 Communities qualified for the 2008 MUTN Implementation Awards at the NCMA-AGM May 8. These communities include: Quesnel, Williams Lake,Fort St. John, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Telkwa, Dawson City, Fort Nelson,Burns Lake, Cariboo Regional District, Hudsons Hope, Taylor, Queen Charlotte City, Prince George, Kitimat, 100 Mile House, McBride, Telkwa, Northern Rockies Regional District, Bulkley Nechako Regional District. See photos under News, Dates and Events.
Please see our press releases under News, Dates, Events.
-- Laurie Ringaert, MUTN Project Director.
About The Project
Measuring Up The North Project in Northern British Columbia is a partnership between the North Central Municipal Association and the BC Paraplegic Association with supporting partners 2010 Legacies Now and the BC Healthy Communities Initiative.
The goal of the project is to assist 41 communities and regional districts to develop livable, senior-friendly, disability-friendly, universally designed communities. For more information click here..
The project will address both accessibility and inclusion and will use the "Measuring Up" guide and tool created by 2010 Legacies Now Society as well as other relevant tools.
With strong support through Northern BC, the project assists communities through locally controlled initiatives that will potentially increase participation of seniors and people with disabilities, employment rates, tourism opportunities, economic development, sustainability, retirement living and cooperative ventures.
The intent is to build better communities for all citizens. The project engages local governments, disability and seniors organizations, businesses, and citizens in active dialogue, assessment and planning for their community. Each community has a NCMA Liaison, a Community Liaison and a Measuring Up The North (MUTN) Committee. Each MUTN Committee is determining priorities and seeking input from local citizens.
The project is lead by the Project Director Laurie Ringaert, internationally known universal design consultant and researcher as well as a strong Steering Committee consisting of representatives of the MUTN partnership.
The project is funded by the Real Estate Foundation of BC, the Nechako Kitamaat Development Fund, United Way Prince George and 2010 Legacies Now.
How To Get Involved
Contact the Measuring Up The North Project Director who will guide you and your community to benefit from the Measuring Up experience. The Director will assist your community to convene local stakeholders and lead you through the process of assessing and advancing local accessibility and inclusion. Also contact the Liaisons listed under Participating Communities or join our MUTN Forum!
Announcements
1st Annual Accessible Golf Tournament
Terrace Measuring Up The North Communtiy Assessment, June 2008