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 A2.9 Accessible Recreational and Sports Areas     The active recreational facilities in the Park are also accessible to everyone. There are Fitness Stations and equipment for adults and the elderly (A2.9a and A2.9b), while children can enjoy the play equipment in the Children’s Playground (A2.9c). All these exercise and play equipment areas are finished with safety rubber mats, which also help to demarcate those zones. The equipment are mostly proprietary products in bright colours. Information for use is provided near the equipment   The Maze is another popular play area. It can be accessed by both steps and ramps, which allow children in wheelchair to enjoy the same adventure (A2.9d). There is also an accessible QualiWalk Trail in the Park; users can choose from three different routes to stroll around the Park by following the colour-coded checkpoints (A2.9e).   Access to other recreational facilities, i.e., the Swimming Pool and Sports Centre, is discussed in Section A2.3.         A2.9a  Accessible Fitness Station   A2.9b  Fitness Station for the elderly                     A2.9c  Children’s Playground   A2.9d  Ramp entrance to the Maze                     A2.9e  QualiWalk Trail with colour-coded checkpoints