Marnie Peters worked collaboratively as part of a multi-faceted design team in the development of a new terminal building and detached parking structure. Work included the review of construction drawings at 30-60-90%, conducting a post occupancy accessibility audit and developing detailed and comprehensive recommendations to ensure the facility was not only in compliance with accessibility requirements, but that it also incorporated unique accessible design features and best

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of ensuring the renewal of the Parliamentary Precinct not only meets but exceeds the current minimum standards for accessibility. The Universal Accessibility Strategy and Action Plan (the Strategy) was developed to ensure that renewal activities within the Parliamentary Precinct go above and beyond to address accessibility in a holistic manner. ​​ Working as part of the NORR DIALOG JV team, a comprehensive Background and Be

Marnie Peters completed comprehensive accessibility audits of the existing office and lab facilities at Tunney’s Pasture [the existing Government of Canada 121-acre (49 ha) campus], prepared recommendations from an accessibility perspective for remediation of deficiencies for compliance with updated building code and accessibility standards. The audit included assessments on designated heritage buildings.

Comprehensive accessibility audits of the built, landscape, parking and public realm environments of the full Ottawa (YOW) airport site. Facilities and landscape environments assessed against a range of mandatory and optional building and accessibility codes/standards, comprehensive recommendations for remediation were developed and prioritized for implementation.

A comprehensive accessibility audit of the built and landscape environment of the National Arts Centre (NAC) inclusive of all public spaces, performance spaces and back of house spaces inclusive of kitchens and administrative spaces. The audit process and subsequent detailed report and remediation recommendations, follows the user experience of a person arriving at the building via multiple means, whether they are going to work as an NAC staff member or volunteer, or as a pat

Parliamentary Precinct - Universal Accessibility Action Plan (UAAP) o Complete facility audits of Parliament Hill site, Great Lawn and entirety of grounds/sites within the Precinct, including audits of all PSPC owned and leased buildings in the Precinct [35 Heritage+ modernized/sites] o Develop the program of work and scoping based on Universal Accessibility recommendations and priorities based on previous and scheduled building audits. o Provide guidance and assis

Lansdowne Park Redevelopment & Lansdowne 2.0 Event Centre and North Side Stands Accessibility Simplified helped the project team understand the integral importance of accessibility and the necessity to apply a universal design and accessibility lens in the development of the built and landscape environments for the re-development of the public realm and built facilities of Lansdowne Park, a City of Ottawa 18-acre (7.3 ha) historic sports, exhibition and entertainment facili

Accessibility Simplified worked within a diverse project team to apply a universal design and accessibility lens in the development of the built and landscape environments for the re-development City of Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG). The new development also included the addition of a hotel and condominium, as well as student classrooms and performance space associated with the University of Ottawa. ​ ​Activities including an accessibility audit of the existing art gallery, includ