3.4.5. Economic Benefit

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main economic benefit of incorporating accessibility into civil engineering projects?

   Hint

   Think about what happens when features are not included from the start.

2. 2.

   List one way that accessibility can enhance market expansion.

   Hint

   Consider who benefits from accessible designs.

3. 3.

   What is a primary cost benefit of accessible designs?

   • Increased retrofitting costs
   • Reduced legal fees
   • Higher upfront investments

   Hint

   Think about costs during and after the project.

4. 4.

   Accessibility helps expand the market by touching more customer demographics. Is this statement true or false?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider who all can benefit from accessible designs.

5. 5.

   A developer is debating whether to include accessible features from the start. Construct a financial breakdown of potential costs and benefits over 10 years.

   Hint

   Consider all types of costs associated with neglecting accessibility.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a case study where a business successfully integrated accessibility and analyze its financial impact on operations.

   Hint

   Look for statistical data that highlights market changes.