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

4. 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 4. Photo Gallery   4.1 Access Route       4.1a  Unobstructed access routes with tactile guide paths in contrasting colours to the surrounding flooring finishes   4.1b  Access stair with adequate warnings — provision of tactile warning strips and contrasting nosing on steps         4.1c  Accessible ramp at change in levels in an open space   4.1d  Access to information and services by tactile guide paths         4.1e  Use of different flooring materials to demarcate main access paths from the other functional areas   4.1f  Channel grating arranged perpendicular to the travel path and with slots less than 13mm wide         4.1g  Levelled raised flooring with drainage system concealed underneath   4.1h  Surface drainage with floor drains — floor surface generally levelled and the drain cover flush with the surrounding flooring finishes           4.1i  Travel experience enhanced by undulating pathways and floral planting