Edmonton council OKs high-rise that will cater to the visually impaired
EDMONTON — A high-rise building tailored for the visually impaired has been unanimously approved by Edmonton city council.
The 35-storey tower will replace the current office of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in a central Edmonton neighbourhood.
Chris Downey, a visually impaired architect from San Francisco, assisted with the design of the tower.
He helped with the braille exterior, coloured glass and textured walkways to help people find the entrance.