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Edmonton council OKs high-rise that will cater to the visually impaired

Jul 13, 2016 | 4:35 PM

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.