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Focus Area
Topic
Question #
A3.2 — Inclusive Amenities
Question
Have steps been taken to enhance inclusive amenities at the building?
Applicability
Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)
Answer
Select all that apply:
- Universal washrooms
- baby feeding room
- infant change tables in washrooms for all genders
- family washrooms
- gender neutral washrooms
- provision of free female hygiene products
- on-site childcare
- prayer/meditation/restorative room
- spaces provided for community events/meetings
- outdoor place of respite
- safety and security measures (e.g., lighting, areas of refuge, safe walk programs, visible entries and exits)
- training for tenants or employees (e.g., anti-racism, LGBTQIA+)
- other
- none of the above
- N/A – no common areas/spaces on-site. Please provide documentation demonstrating spaces in landlord or owner’s control do not apply to these requirements
- N/A – No owner/landlord controlled area
Description
Inclusivity addresses equity of building use by different groups of occupants, providing a spectrum of amenities to support varying needs. This can include welcoming other users through building elements, such as Universal washrooms and family washrooms, or providing signage in different languages.
Promoting inclusivity within buildings can ensure that efforts to improve building wellness impact all building users equally. It is an opportunity to consider diversity and equity in planning and programming, to include components that support underrepresented, minority, and less visible user groups.
Requirements
Documentation
- Description of strategies implemented with accompanying photos
Adapted BB3 Question
Suggested Lead
References
None
Crosswalk
WELL Equity Rating
Other Notes
The strategies covered under this Question is meant to go above and beyond common tenant / occupant engagement initiatives. Applicants are required to demonstrate the effort taken to understand building-specific DEI challenges and opportunities.
By implementing strategies to create a sense of place that celebrates both relevant historic and contemporary cultures, Owner or landlords can foster community-building opportunities beyond the site boundaries.
Inclusivity efforts will enhance safety, security and comfort while promoting a sense of belonging for all building users and the broader community.
Scoring
1 Point per option, up to 5 Max Points