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New Pedestrian Access Route At Third Degree Glass Factory

November 8, 2013 Accessibility, Environment, Featured, Planning & Design, Walkability 2 Comments

The last time I was at Third Degree Glass Factory, about six months ago, I tweeted the fact it lacked an ADA access route from the public sidewalk to the entry. The entry walkway led to the side parking lot. Pedestrians arriving on foot, by bus, or those parking on-street had to enter via the parking lot. I never got a response to my tweet, nor did I follow up.

Recently heading home on the #97 MetroBus, I spotted work being done to build a pedestrian access routeI  I meant to return to check it out but it didn’t happen. Then yesterday I attended an event held at Third Degree. I’m pleased with the result. Like so many businesses, this isn’t something they naturally think of. Third Degree is great about teaching you glass blowing. If St. Louis had a law requiring such an access route their architect would’ve included it in their original project. We don’t, so it took a few years until I raised the issue.

The red arrow marks the entry
The red arrow marks the entry as seen from the bus stop at the public sidewalk
The width of the new walk is minimal, but better than nothing. Had the city raised pedestrian access when planning something more generous & welcoming could've been built.
The width of the new walk is minimal, but better than nothing. Had the city raised pedestrian access when planning something more generous & welcoming might have been built.
The view from the entry shows the original walk leading to parking
The view from the entry shows the original walk leading to parking
Turning toward the street we see the new walkway to the public sidewalk. Circled in red is Metro long range planner Mark Phillips waiting for the #97 bus which showed up seconds later.
Turning toward the street we see the new walkway to the public sidewalk. Circled in red is Metro long range planner Mark Phillips waiting for the #97 bus which showed up seconds later.
The event I attended was a sustainability event, my table was on making St. Louis less car dependent
The event I attended yesterday was a sustainability work session, my table focused on making St. Louis less car dependent. Click photo for information on the event.

Kudos to Third Degree for listening and taking concrete action, pun intended. Now if I can only get the city/region to require such access when buildings are built or substantially renovated….

— Steve Patterson

 

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  1. Annie says:
    November 8, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Beeing having issues seeing your photos in feedly and occasionally on your site. Just thought you should know.

     

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