“Our Everyday. Our Borders.” A Study of Universal Accessibility in Our City
“Our Everyday. Our Borders.” A Study of Universal Accessibility in Our City
A team comprising doctors, architects and urban planners will design an elderly-friendly walkable city. Elderly are encouraged to go out, explore the “treasures” in the city and voice out their views on universal accessibility of the built environment.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Community participation
Major Beneficiaries
Elderly
Approved Funding Amount
HK$400,000
Funding Period (months)
32
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
This project takes actions in creating Hong Kong as a walkable city for the elders. With a project team of doctors, architects and urban planners, elders are encouraged to go out and explore the “treasures” in the city, and to voice out their views on universal accessibility of the built environment through the program designed with lectures, architectural guided tours, place audits and workshops for the elderly. Target beneficiaries include elders, students, architects and planners as well as general public.