Cost-Benefit Analysis Examples

Retail Environment Example

Initial Investment:

- Universal Design renovation: $250,000

- Traditional renovation: $180,000

- Additional UD cost: $70,000

Return on Investment (Year 1):

- 20% increase in customer dwell time

- 15% increase in sales

- 30% increase in repeat customers

- 25% reduction in customer complaints

- Payback period: 14 months

Office Environment Example

Initial Investment:

- UD workspace design: $180/sq ft

- Traditional design: $150/sq ft

- Additional UD cost: $30/sq ft

Return on Investment (Year 1):

- 22% reduction in sick days

- 18% increase in employee satisfaction

- 15% reduction in accommodation requests

- 25% reduction in workplace injuries

- Payback period: 24 months

Public Building Example

Initial Investment:

- UD implementation: $450,000

- Traditional design: $300,000

- Additional UD cost: $150,000

Return on Investment (Year 3):

- 40% reduction in retrofit costs

- 35% increase in building usage

- 28% reduction in maintenance costs

- 45% increase in user satisfaction

- Payback period: 36 months

Cost Mitigation Strategies:

1. Phased implementation

2. Integration with planned renovations

3. Tax incentives and grants

4. Energy efficiency savings

5. Reduced insurance premiums

6. Lower maintenance costs