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 3.5 Way Finding, Orientation and Signage     3.6 Detectable Surfaces 3.6.1 Introduction 3.6.2 Tactile Guide Path - Design Considerations   3.6.2.1 Dimension   3.6.2.2 Location   3.6.2.3 Application   3.6.2.4 Material     3.6.3 Other Detectable Elements / Cues 3.6.4 Detectable Information -Tactile Map and Sign, Tactile Model, Braille 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast 3.8 Lighting 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance 3.6.2.4 Material     (a) The material used for tactile guide path should be slip-resistant and durable in both dry and wet weather conditions. Non-metallic materials are preferable since materials such as stainless steel are very slippery, especially when wet, and pose a hazard to users. Any materials used for a tactile path must be properly and regularly maintained to allow it to serve its intended purpose.     (b) The tactile guide path material should have contrast in colour and texture to its surrounding floor material such that it could be easily detected (3.6.2.4a).     (c) Tactiles incorporating small built-in lights to highlight key points or junctions can be considered for darker areas, such as tunnels, to facilitate visually impaired users to find their way under such conditions (3.6.2.4b and 3.6.2.4c).         3.6.2.4a  Tactiles in contrasting colour and texture to the surrounding floor finish                     3.6.2.4b  Tactiles with built-in lights to draw users’ attention at key junctions   3.6.2.4c  Tactiles with built-in lights inside a pedestrain subway