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

Appendices     A2 Case Study 2 An External Public Space in Ma On Shan A2.1 Area of Study     A2.2 Access Modes A2.3 Connection between Places A2.4 Way Finding and Signage A2.5 Landscaped Spaces A2.6 Furniture, Equipment and Fitting A2.7 Service Facilities A2.8 Accessible Passive and Educational Activity Areas A2.9 Accessible Recreational and Sports Areas A2.10 Lighting and Colour A2.11 Sensory Experience A2.12 Safety, Management and Maintenance A2.13 Conclusion A2 Case Study 2 An External Public Space in Ma On Shan     A2.1 Area of Study     The new town of Ma On Shan has a comprehensive recreation and leisure hub along the coastline of Tolo Harbour north of the Ma On Shan Railway Station. This case study will examine the external public space in a selected area in terms of universal accessibility. The area is located in the town centre of Ma On Shan and is surrounded by residential developments and a hotel (A2.1a). There are five major facilities in the area of study, all of which are popular and highly utilized amongst the residents as well as local visitors of Ma On Shan (A2.1b). They are:   Ma On Shan Sports Centre (A2.1c) Ma On Shan Public Library (A2.1d) Ma On Shan Park (A2.1e) Ma On Shan Swimming Pool (A2.1f) Waterfront Promenade (A2.1g)   In this case study, we will evaluate the accessibility between the five facilities, the level of connectivity between each other and the surrounding transportation nodes, and how they join together to serve the community as one entity.   A2.1a  Site plan of the area of study           A2.1b  The five facilities               A2.1c  Sports Centre   A2.1d  Library   A2.1e  Park                 A2.1f  Swimming Pool   A2.1g  Promenade