The initiative, led by Université de Montréal, focuses on integrating “qualitative accessibility” within urban design to overcome current barriers to achieving inclusive environments for all....

“One example from my own life, would be: “access to my BBQ”. In this case, the BBQ represents more than just a means for sustenance. Through an ongoing access to......positive memories. In this case, quality represents an enabling of inclusion and reciprocity. (i.e., access to BBQ = brings people together to enjoy a nice meal one person couldn’t possibly...

...Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program. The museum’s innovative design seamlessly incorporates accessibility into various aspects of its design. Notably, exhibitions prominently feature individuals with disabilities and the technologies......development of all 11 new exhibitions, emphasizing multi-sensory engagement, digital accessibility, and inclusivity for diverse visitors. Accessibility standards informed exhibition design for: height of text panels, touchscreen controls, height range...

...bult well before accessibility laws were put into practice. Many are paved and people with limited mobility can access many that are in the city centre. The canals also offer......areas of the city and the countryside. There are more miles of canals in Birmingham than there are in Venice, Italy! The canals are fairly accessible, considering the canals were...

Figure 1: Living with Water Values. Figure 2: How Living with Water is Acting on its Values. Kees Lokman of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Right to Land team......and increased flood risks. Living with Water promotes a values-based approach to coastal adaptation. Values are key to decision-making, both when it comes to how we do research, and how...

...it is easy for urbanites to access this space, unlike some parks which require access to a vehicle.” (Booklet Positive Lived Experiences of Quality in the Built Environment 2023, p.255).......‘intentional’. This urban proximity also makes Colquitz River trail a highly accessible natural refuge. Even on the hottest summer days, the trail was cool and well-shaded, with plenty of opportunities...

...community gardens), and includes experimental plots to highlight indigenous plants. The garden includes an access ramp, as well as accessible/wheelchair-friendly picnic tables and garden beds to ensure that aging members......lot. It is a space clearly designed for multiple users of various interests and generations, including accessible children’s play areas, a “micro-forest”, a relaxation area, and a collective garden. The...