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 4.2 Connectivity and Interfacing Elements       4.2a  Tactile guide path and double handrails to facilitate access at subway connection   4.2b  Tactile guide path leading to vertical connection         4.2c  Tactile guide path leading to major connection points   4.2d  Wide connection ramp with tactile warning strips and multi-level handrails         4.2e  Accessible lift to facilitate access to different levels of external areas   4.2f  Tactile guide path leading to different transportation modes         4.2g  Tactile guide path at public transport interchange to facilitate visually impaired users to find their way to the respective transport services   4.2h  Designated accessible pick up/drop off point identified by clear signage         4.2i  Accessible connection from car parking facility   4.2j  Accessible lift to facilitate access at footbridge connection         4.2k  Urban plaza with tactile guide path and signage leading to various facilities   4.2m  Wide and levelled walkways with continuous tactile gride path at junction between external and covered areas         4.2n  Tactile directory at subway junction led by tactile guide path   4.2p  Accessible connections with continuous tactile guide path         4.2q  Wide covered walkway with continuous tactile guide path   4.2r  Clear and unobstructed access connection to transport facilities         4.2s  Continuous access from external to internal areas   4.2t  Continuous access to transport services