The The Urban Planning and Accessibility course offers you a unique opportunity to explore urban planning from an inclusive and accessible perspective, a growing need in today’s societies. In a context where accessibility has become a cornerstone of sustainable urban development, this course will provide you with the fundamental knowledge to understand and apply accessibility principles in the design of public spaces. Throughout the course, you will explore everything from the basics of accessibility to the unique features and interactions found in public spaces. Demand for skilled professionals in this field is booming, as more and more cities seek to be inclusive and accessible to everyone. Taking this course will not only broaden your skills and knowledge in a growing sector, but will also position you as an agent of change in building more equitable and accessible environments for everyone.
Urban planning and accessibility
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basics of accessibility in the urban environment.
- Identify architectural barriers in public spaces.
- To analyse urban planning from the perspective of accessibility.
- To devise strategies to improve urban accessibility.
- Assess the accessibility of public spaces and their distinctive features.
- Apply accessibility regulations to urban projects.
- To propose improvements to the accessibility of public spaces.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASICS OF ACCESSIBILITY
Universal accessibility: key concepts and principles
Accessibility and universal design
User diversity
Person-environment interaction
Policy references and participation strategies
TEACHING UNIT 2. URBAN PLANNING AND ACCESSIBILITY
21st-century pedestrian mobility and accessibility
Analysis of accessibility in public spaces
Assessment and proposals for accessibility in public spaces
Planning for everyone: tools and strategies
Accessibility policies and plans
TEACHING UNIT 3. PUBLIC SPACE AND ACCESSIBILITY
Walking routes
Holiday resorts
Vehicle-pedestrian coexistence
Urban development elements
Street furniture and street equipment
TEACHING UNIT 4. SPECIFIC ISSUES AND INTERACTIONS RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY IN PUBLIC SPACES
Uneven surfaces on public roads
Orientation in public spaces
Interactions with transport
Disruptions on public roads
Accessibility in protected areas
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