11. Challenges Faced and How They Were Overcome

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are some of the solutions Japan implemented to overcome high retrofitting costs?

   Hint

   Think about financial assistance.

2. 2.

   Name a type of campaign used to raise awareness of Universal Design.

   Hint

   Consider public outreach strategies.

3. 3.

   What was one of the challenges Japan faced when retrofitting older buildings?

   • Limited awareness
   • High costs
   • Community resistance

   Hint

   Consider financial obstacles.

4. 4.

   True or False: Japan's government implemented awareness campaigns to address limited public knowledge of Universal Design.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about education initiatives.

5. 5.

   Propose a comprehensive strategy to combat resistance from the private sector regarding Universal Design in a developing economy.

   Hint

   Think about integrating financial and educational elements.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the long-term economic impact of government subsidies on retrofitting projects in public infrastructure.

   Hint

   Think about both immediate and delayed economic factors.