What if Home Depot Foundation adopted the vision of Universal Design as sustainable development layed out in the Carta do Rio?
The Home Depot Foundation, funded by the duo of do-it-yourself-design stores -- Home Depot and Home Expo -- does the affordable housing industry great service with their well-reasoned funding priorities. Enlarging their focus to integrate Universal Design philosopy would enhance the poistive impact of their philanthropy.
Further Reading:
The Home Depot Foundation's Affordable Housing, Built Responsibly Inititiatives
http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/hfus/enus/affordablehousing.html
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_30/b3944427.htm
Posted by rollingrains at August 18, 2005 04:04 PM