Page Selection ---------------------------------------- Preface ---------------------------------------- Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Objectives 1.3 Study methods ---------------------------------------- Universal Design and Technical Requirements 2.1 Universal accessibility 2.2 Legislation and standards ---------------------------------------- Barriers to Buildings and Community Facilities 3.1 Barriers in accessibility 3.2 Planning approach to minimise barriers ---------------------------------------- Case Studies and Interviews Introduction 4.1 Case A and user feedback 4.2 Case B and user feedback 4.3 Interviews ---------------------------------------- Design Considerations Introduction 5.1 Access to facilities 5.2 Pathways 5.3 Parking and loading/unloading areas 5.4 External areas and landscaping 5.5 Entrances and exits 5.6 Lifts 5.7 Way finding, signage and guidance 5.8 Sanitary and health care facilities 5.9 Furniture, fixture and fittings 5.10 User requirements and building management ---------------------------------------- Best Practices and Guidelines Introduction 6.1 Access strategy 6.2 Walkways and ramps 6.3 Car parking 6.4 External circulation, landscaped areas and outdoor furniture 6.5 Internal circulation, doorways and handrails 6.6 Lifts and platform lifts 6.7 Stairways, escalators and travellators 6.8 Way finding and signage 6.9 Detectable surfaces 6.10 Assistive listening systems 6.11 Sanitary facilities : toilets, showers, baby changing and ancillary facilities 6.12 Kitchen and laundry 6.13 Windows 6.14 Fixed seating venues 6.15 Other facilities : counters, public telephones and drinking fountains 6.16 Lighting and illumination 6.17 Maintenance and reviews ---------------------------------------- Universal Accessibility Photo Gallery Introduction 7.1 Car parking 7.2 Outdoor furniture 7.3 Way finding and signage 7.4 Maps and directories 7.5 Doors and hardwares 7.6 Tactile surfaces 7.7 Ramps and dropped kerbs 7.8 Stairways 7.9 Handrails 7.10 Lifts and platform lifts 7.11 Building services installations 7.12 Sanitary facilities 7.13 Counters 7.14 Fixed seating venues 7.15 Furniture and equipment 7.16 Other facilities ---------------------------------------- Acknowledgements References Appendix : Survey questionnaires
	4.1 Case A and User Feedback 4.1.1 Project Background 4.1.2 Key Features of Design for Access 4.1.2.1 Access to facility 4.1 Case A and User Feedback 4.1.1 Project Background Centrally located in the hub of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Central Library is a purpose-built library development serving the whole of Hong Kong. The following are the key considerations for access in the design:     (a) To enable the library to be used by the widest spectrum of people of different age groups and people with disabilities as far as possible.     (b) To provide a pedestrian thoroughfare between Causeway Road and Bus Terminus; and to provide a link between Victoria Park and the Library main entrance by means of a footbridge.     4.1.2 Key Features of Design for Access 4.1.2.1 Access to facility     (a) Connection with road/street/ pathway During the design planning stage, a pedestrian thoroughfare parallel to Moreton Terrace is incorporated to provide through access between Causeway Road and the Bus Terminus, apart from being one of the access points to the Library. The walkway is made up of series of sloping grounds without steps to enhance barrier free access. A link bridge leading from Victoria Park to the Library main entrance at 1/F deck level is also provided. Lift service is also available for access to the bridge from street level.     (b) Entrance The main entrance is conveniently located at the centre of the Causeway Road facade, and is prominently marked by the building name sign with the landscaping area and grand staircase in front of it.               4.1.2.1b) Main Entrance             4.1.1a)   4.1.2.1a) Thoroughfare   4.1.2.1c) Link bridge