Contents ----------------- Preface ----------------- Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 The Development of “Universal Accessibility” 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Study Methods and Framework ----------------- Universal Accessibility in the Built Environment 2.1 The Challenge in Hong Kong 2.2 Aging Population 2.3 Universal Accessibility in External Areas, Open Spaces and Green Spaces 2.4 Major Issues 2.5 The Way Forward ----------------- Best Practices and Guidelines 3.1 Access Route 3.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 3.3 Landscaped Spaces 3.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance ----------------- Photo Gallery 4.1 Access Route 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 4.3 Landscaped Spaces 4.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 4.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 4.6 Detectable Surfaces 4.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 4.8 Lighting ----------------- Appendices A1 Case Study 1 - Rehabilitation Complex in Wong Chuk Hang A2 Case Study 2 - An External Public Space in Ma On Shan ----------------- Acknowledgements ----------------- References ----------------- View or Download PDF

3. Best Practices and Guidelines     3.1 Access Route 3.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements 3.3 Landscaped Spaces     3.4 Furniture, Equipment and Fittings 3.4.1 Common Outdoor Furniture, Equipment and Fittings   3.4.1.1 Boundary Walls and Fences   3.4.1.2 Gates, Guardrails and Turnstiles   3.4.1.3 Bollards   3.4.1.4 Lamp Poles, Bollard Lights and Lanterns   3.4.1.5 Other Lighting Fixtures   3.4.1.6 Seating Bench Provision   3.4.1.7 Seating Bench — Location and Approach   3.4.1.8 Wheelchair Space Near Seating Bench   3.4.1.9 Design of Seating Bench   3.4.1.10 Litter Bins, Recycle Bins and Drop-in Boxes   3.4.1.11 Drinking Fountains and Telephone Booths   3.4.1.12 Portable Toilets   3.4.1.13 Vending Machines   3.4.1.14 Barbeque Pits, Picnic Tables and Seating   3.4.1.15 Fixed Telescopes, Binoculars, Recorded Sound Playback, Maps, Information Plaques, etc.   3.4.1.16 Customized Fixtures, Sculptures and Theme Park Features     3.4.2 Play Areas and Play Equipment 3.4.3 Recreational Equipment 3.4.4 Operational Equipment 3.4.5 Utility Equipment and Other Fixtures 3.4.6 Temporary Equipment 3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage 3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance 3.4.1.16 Customized Fixtures, Sculptures and Theme Park Features     Customized fixtures, sculptures and theme park features should be designed for universal accessibility (3.4.1.16a). Access and experiences should be provided to the widest range of users. Attention should be paid to the following:   (a) 1050mm minimum clearance for width of passage; (b) 800mm minimum clearance for width of opening; (c) 1500mm x 1500mm turning space; (d) 1200mm deep levelled landing for manoeuvring; (e) Reachable range between 400mm and 1200mm in height; (f) Non-slip floor surface; (g) 800mm x 1300mm wheelchair space adjacent to fixed seats; (h) Features should not become obstructions to users (3.4.1.16b); (i) Safe to touch.         3.4.1.16a  Theme park with seating bench features   3.4.1.16b  Protruding sculpture can become a hazard