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getbak · 10-30-2021, 07:10 PM

I believe the advantage of doing it that way is it can more-easily integrate with wheelchair accessible seating.

In both the photos I posted, there are wheelchair platforms in front of the space. Also, the new building will also have wheelchair platforms in those areas.

Because the wheelchair platforms require a lot of space anyway, you can add those short staircases and provide access to the upper seats without needing more full-size access portals, which take up even more space and annoy just as many (if not more) people when someone walks in front of them.

10-30-2021, 07:10 PM	#886
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I believe the advantage of doing it that way is it can more-easily integrate with wheelchair accessible seating. In both the photos I posted, there are wheelchair platforms in front of the space. Also, the new building will also have wheelchair platforms in those areas. Because the wheelchair platforms require a lot of space anyway, you can add those short staircases and provide access to the upper seats without needing more full-size access portals, which take up even more space and annoy just as many (if not more) people when someone walks in front of them. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!