Navigating Blind

摘要

When she was 5, a degenerative retinal disease left Claudia Folska blind. As a result, she has an unusual perspective on how we can make cities more pedestrian-friendly. By analyzing the mental maps and walking routes of blind commuters, Folska—who is working on a dual doctorate at the University of Colorado Denver in urban planning and cognitive science—believes she can find ways to create urban landscapes that are easier for everyone to navigate. We asked her how this works.