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

Acknowledgements     Acknowledgements   Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, HKSARG Haven of Hope Sunnyside School Mai Po Nature Reserve, World Wide Fund For Nature Hong Kong The Hong Kong Federation of Handicapped Youth The Hong Kong Society for the Blind The Hong Kong Society for the Deaf TWGHs Jockey Club Rehabilitation Complex Mr. Tsui Kai Ming Mr. Yau, Billy   Architectural Services Department Research and Development Project Committee     Chairperson Mrs. Cheng Chan Ching Ying, Elizabeth   Division Chief Ms. Au Wei Yee, Vivian   Project Team Leaders Ms. Chan Hoi Ming Mr. Ng Siu Chai   Members Ms. Chan Man Ling, Juana Mr. Fung Siu Ping Ms. Kwok, Justina Mrs. Lam Kwong Lan Heung Mr. Lee Cheuk Ming, Tony Mr. Lok Wan Pak, Henry Mr. Tai Sheung Shing, Victor Ms. Tang Mei Ying, Sammy Mr. Wan Tak Sing Mr. Wong Kin Hung, Desmond Ms. Yu Lai Han, Lilian Mr. Yung Chan Shut   Site Team Leaders Mr. Yung Chan Shut Mr. Fung Siu Ping   Site Team Members Mr. Lam Yuen Leung Mr. Chan Hing Kwong, Marco Mr. Chan Kwok On, Andy Mr. Chan Ka Tung Mr. Wong Hau Kei, Terrino   Photos and Illustrations Ms. Chan Hoi Ming Ms. Chan Man Ling, Juana Mr. Fung Siu Ping Mr. Ho Ho Wai , Howie Ms. Kwok, Justina Mrs. Lam Kwong Lan Heung Ms. Leung Wai Ha, Ivy Mr. Lok Wan Pak, Henry Mr. Mui Tung King, Tony Mr. Tai Sheung Shing, Victor Ms. Tang Mei Ying, Sammy Mr. Wan Tak Sing Mr. Wong Kin Hung, Desmond Ms. Yu Lai Han, Lilian Mr. Yung Chan Shut