design forbarrier freeenvironment

RECREATIONAL PARKS

What is a Barrier-Free Environment ? A space that allows for free and safe movement, function and access for all, regardless of age,sex or condition.

A set of services that can be accessed by all, without obstacles, with dignity and with as muchindependence as possible.

The environment means buildings, roads, parks, gardens and other places, services, modes oftransportation, products of daily use, etc.

It must be clearly understood that barrier–free goes far beyond just a ramp and has manyother necessary aspects. These range from door and passage widths to flooring surfaces, fromcounter heights to door handles and railings, from signage and auditory signals to tactile guides.

UnderstandingWe are all physically disabled at some time in our lives. A child, a person with a broken

leg, an elderly person, etc. are all disabled in one way or another. As far as the built-up

environment is concerned, it is important that it should be barrier-free and adapted to fulfil the

needs of all people equally.

o As a child what we fantasised the most ?

To see above our height, i.e. we wanted to break our barrier and for this we were

dependent on our guardians. We didn’t need to tell them , they already knew to pick us up and

help us look beyond the barrier.

Just like that we too need to take care of persons who are differently abled. They don’t

need to tell us to help them. They don’t need to.

ACTAfter the enactment of “The Person with Disabilities Act (Equal Opportunities, Protection of

Rights and Full participation), 1995 by Govt. of India.” There is a provision of Act under “Non

discriminate in the built environment” Chapter VIII Section 46.

The Act stipulates that the Governments, local authorities ensure provisions of

barrier-free facilities in all new Government buildings and public utilities, roads and transport.

We, as committed and concerned professionals, should take up this responsibility of

addressing these issues and demonstrate through our work the benefits of a barrier-free

environment.

WHO ALL FACE BARRIERS?

Wheelchair users

People with limited walking/ movement abilities

People with visual impairment or low vision

People with hearing impairment

Elderly and infirm persons

Pregnant ladies

Children

People with temporary disabilities

WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO REMOVE BARRIERS?

o Barriers make an environment unsafe andcause a high level of difficulty to the user.

o But more importantly, barriers cause spacesto be out of reach, denying people theopportunity of participation in various spheresof life.

o This loss of opportunity is not only a loss forthe person concerned but also society’s losswhich misses out on their contribution.

Signages

Provisions• Signage should be placed at nodal positions, openly and

prominently.• Should be simple in syntax and must be well lit in

ambient lowlight conditions.• If the signage is floor based and free standing, then

there should be a detectable barrier at the floor level forthe white stick users.

• In the case of multiple access points, each access pointshould indicate the shortest route to the accessibleentry.

• Letters and numbers on signs shall have a width-to-height ratio between 3:5 and 1:1 and a stroke-width-to-height ratio between 1:5 and 1:10.

• Characters and symbols shall contrast with theirbackground

Signages

Mounting height for Signages

Distance

Hei

ght

Approachability

Parking

Approachability

At the entrance of public parkingfacilities, signage should bedisplayed in prominent positions toindicate the designated numbers ofthe parking spaces reserved forpersons with a disability.

The parking space shall be clearlymarked with the internationalsymbol of accessibility and theparking space number on the floor.

Provisions

Approachability

VEHICLES MUST PARK IN ALTERNATE DIRECTION IN

ORDER TO UTILIZE HATCHED AREA

Approachability

Kerbs

Approachability

Ramps Any part of an accessible route with a slope greater than 1:20 shall be considered a ramp.

The least possible slope shall be used for any ramp. The maximum slope of a ramp in a newconstruction shall be 1:12.

Ramps shall have level landings at bottom and top of each ramp and each ramp run, and atevery 10 m of run.

The minimum clear width of a ramp shall be 900 mm.

The landing shall be at least as wide as the ramp run leading to it.

The landing length shall be a minimum of 1500 mm clear.

If ramps change direction at landings, the minimum landing size shall be 1500 mm x 1500mm.

Approachability

Provisions .

Approachability

Approachability

Entranceo There should be no difference in level around an approach to a park and/or park roads. If

a level difference is unavoidable, a ramp or a staircase plus a ramp is needed.

o A level landing should be provided before and after the change in level.

o Bollards should be provided with adequate spacing for the wheel chair bound persons i.e.

900mm min.

o An information board with information about the facility should be provided for persons

with impaired hearing.

Approachability

Reality

S.K. Puri Park: Patna

Approachability

S.K. Puri Park: Patna

Accessibility

Service Counters Should be designed for parallel approachwith a height of 800 mm from the finishedfloor level.

Must be 1200 mm wide and 500 mm deep.

It should have a knee space at least 750 mmhigh, 900 mm wide and 450 mm deep.

It should have a minimum of 1200 mm x 900mm space in front of the counter formanoeuvring.

Accessibility

Reality

Accessibility

• The counter is located at a high point

where only abled people can access.

• Even children have trouble asking for

tickets.

• The person sitting behind the counter is

also not visible clearly.

• Wheel chair bound person will not be able

to buy ticket, due to the unreachable

height.S.K. Puri Park: Patna

Telephone A clear floor or ground space at least 750 mmx 1200 mm that allows either a forward orparallel approach by a person using awheelchair shall be provided at telephones.

The cord from the telephone to the handsetshall be at least 750 mm long.

Volume controls, capable of a minimum of 12dB and a maximum of 18 dB above normal,shall be provided. If an automatic reset isprovided then 18 dB may be exceeded.

Accessibility

Access Path /Walk Wayo Access path from plot entry and surface parking tobuilding entrance shall be minimum of 1800 mmwide having even surface without any step.

o Slope, if any shall not have gradient greater than5%.

o Selection of floor material shall be made suitably toattract or to guide visually impaired persons.

o Finishes shall have a nonslip surface with texturetraversable by a wheel chair.

o Curbs wherever provided should blend to commonlevel.

Accessibility

Accessibility

Accessibility

Reality

Accessibility

S.K. Puri Park: Patna S.K. Puri Park: Patna

BenchesIn Parks 20% of sitting benches should beprovided for various types of disabled likeold citizens, meeting the criteria.

Accessibility

Reality

Accessibility

S.K. Puri Park: PatnaS.K. Puri Park: Patna

Tables

• The table’s one side should

be extended so as to fit the

wheelchair inside it.

• The width should be 760

mm min.

Accessibility

Gratings If gratings are located in walking surfaces,

then they shall have spaces no greater

than 12 mm wide in one direction.

If gratings have elongated openings, then

they shall be placed so that the long

dimension is perpendicular to the

dominant direction of travel.

Accessibility

Tactileo Immediately in front of a location where thereis a vehicular traffic.

o Immediately in front of an entrance/exit toand from a staircase or multilevel crossingfacility.

o In a park, on the walk way so that they canfollow the tactile and move from one place toother.

o At a junction of pathways, a signboard shouldalso be provided, so that they could knowwhich direction has what.

Accessibility

Accessibility

View of a community space having guiding blocks installed.

Accessibility

Lighting

Accessibility

Reality

Accessibility

S.K. Puri Park: Patna

• The light provided here is

not glare and is also not

sufficient enough to light this

area of the park.

• The height of the light post is

2.7 m.

Recreational Activities

Swimming Pool

Recreational

Side Elevation of ramp and stairs

Recreational

Fishing

Recreational

Basket Ballo For wheelchair people, the height of

the hoops can be adjusted.

o Later on this can be used as a

normal basketball court also by

adjusting the height again.

o It is heighted at 2.7m from ground

level.

Recreational

Play Equipment• Height of the platform is 310mm.

Recreational

Cantilevered Platforms

• The min diameter for this type of

platform is 1500mm so that

wheelchair is able to circulate in

it.

• Hand rails are provided in

accordance with the provisions.

Accessibility

Reality

Accessibility

Eco Park: PatnaExpectation

Light and soundo In a park a good practice is to ensure that

every one who visits has something to

remember about that park later on.

o So, a great way to ensure that is to provide

light and sound show in the park.

Buddha Smriti Park: Patna

Recreational

Water Fountains (Drinking)

o Allow sufficient space around the waterfountain to make it easily accessible for wheelchair users.

o Depending on the type of water fountain allowa space about 750 mm high and 400 mm deepunder the fountain.

Accessibility

Reality

Accessibility

Eco Park: Patna S.K. Puri Park: Patna

Dustbins

Accessibility

Toilet Cubicles Entrance should be in accordance of thebarrier free.

These must be equipped with the westernwater closet as opposed to the Indian-stylepan.

Internal dimensions must not be less than1500 mm x 1500 mm, with a clear space notless than 900 mm wide next to the watercloset.

Accessibility

Reality

S.K. Puri Park: Patna

• The entry in this case is not barrier free.

• A wheelchair bound person will have

difficulties in accessing the toilet cubical.

Accessibility

WCo It must be equipped with grab-bars.

o Tap/ toilet roll dispenser mounted below it at notmore than 300 mm from the front edge of theseat.

o It should be at a height between 50 mm and 250mm from the top of the water closet seat.

o The top edge of the toilet seat should be 500 mmfrom the finished floor level.

Accessibility

UrinalsThey should be of the wall hung type with the rim notmore than 430 mm from the floor.

Clear floor space of 750 mm width x 1200 mm depthwithout steps in front of it.

There should be vertical grab-bars on either sideextending from 900 mm to 1500 mm above finished floorlevel and with a minimum of 120 mm between the barand the wall.

The flush, if manually operated, should be locatedbetween 900 mm and 1200 mm from the finished floorlevel.

Accessibility

Examples

Congress Avenue Park, U.S.A.The Tennis Centre and Barrier Free Park werebuilt by the city of Boynton Beach.

Between the Tennis Centre and the lake is thenew barrier free (accessible) playground andpark.

There are three play areas for people withdiffering abilities, a picnic pavilion, restroom,picnic areas, a water play splash pad, trails, publicart, and native landscaping.

There are beautiful meandering walkwaysthroughout the park connecting several playareas, a picnic pavilion and a large open field.

Location :- 3111 S. congress Avenue Boynton Beach, FL 33436, U.S.AWebsite :- (http://www.boyntonbeach.org/departments/parks/index.php)

Play Area Two shade sails have been installed over the

spider web climbing structure and the Sway Fun

boat ride for fun all day long!

The Swamp splash pad is just across the bridge

in the centre of the park with spraying cattails, a

frog mister and large alligator heads that peer

out of the ground and squirt water.

Fit Zone It is be comprised of machines for people ofvarying abilities to exercise.

Fitness Zones® are easy to use, accessibleoutdoor gyms designed to promote generalhealth within a park experience, creating asupportive social context for getting fit.

Fitness Zones® require no electricity andemploy their user’s body weight to engagedifferent muscle groups.

The Fitness Zone® at Barrier Free Park willinclude 17 pieces of exercise equipment, fiveof which are wheelchair accessible

Other Examples Are:-o High Line Park (New York City, U.S.A.)

o Eifel National Park (North Rhine, Westphalia, Germany)

o KLCC Park (Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Bibliography•Handbook on Barrier Free (2014)

◦ C.P.W.D

•Accessibility Design Guidelines• https//www.google.co.in• https://en.wikipedia.org/• Manual for a Barrier Free Built Environment (2014)

◦ UNNATI Foundation

Thank You!!

1305008 – Abhinav Prakash1305012 – Vinod Yadav

1305018 – Kumar Abhinay1305028 – Prakriti Payal