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 3.7 Colour and Luminous Contrast     3.8 Lighting 3.8.1 Lighting Level and Arrangement   3.8.1.1 Walkway and Staircase   3.8.1.2 Signage   3.8.1.3 Footbridge, Lift, Escalator and Tunnel   3.8.1.4 Areas for Activities     3.8.2 Special Lighting Consideration 3.8.3 Ambient Lighting and The Environment 3.8.4 Transitions 3.8.5 Glare, Reflection, Colour Rendering, Shadow and Shaded Area 3.9 Safety 3.10 Management and Maintenance 3.8.1.4 Areas for Activities     Lighting for an active recreational area is usually much brighter than that for a passive recreational area (3.8.1.4a). It should also be noted that the lighting requirement of a tennis court for recreational use within a residential complex is lower than that of a tennis court for training within a sports complex. The lighting should be designed to suit the intended use and the immediate environment.   (a) Shielded or cut-off lighting should be used (3.8.1.4b and 3.8.1.4c). (b) Light guard behind the lighting fixtures might be required if the recreational activities areas are very close to residential buildings. (c) The accessible routes leading to the brighter areas should have the lighting level gradually stepping up to allow the eyes to adapt to the lighting conditions while entering or leaving the areas. (d) The surface of the sports ground should be finished with non-reflective material in darker colour with line marking in white or light colour (3.8.1.4c).   Fencing, railings, furniture and equipment under the floodlighting zone should be in non-reflective darker colour. Use of unpainted stainless steel should be avoided.         3.8.1.4a  Lighting for active recreational area at night                     3.8.1.4b  Unshielded Sports Lighting for recreational use   3.8.1.4c  Fully Shielded Sports Lighting (courtesy of Soft® Lighting)1       1 Outdoor Lighting Code Handbook Ver. 1.14 Dec 2000 / Sep 2002, Copyright © 2000, International Dark-Sky Association