Why is this interesting? - The Gerontology Edition

On design, empathy, and aging

Colin here. I’m frequently astounded by how some places leave all thought or courtesy for the disabled behind. I was leaving the 3 train station at 14th Street this weekend and saw a woman with a cane slowly and deliberately taking everything step-by-step. She politely turned down any assistance from me, but her pace dictated that that set of stairs wou…