Public Spaces: Esplanades and Squares

Dimensions of Public Plazas, Parks, and Gardens

Public spaces such as plazas, parks, and gardens must be designed to accommodate a diverse range of users, particularly those with disabilities. Ensuring these spaces meet accessibility standards is essential for creating inclusive urban environments.

Park with accessible benches distributed on the sidewalk and non-slip floor surface.
  • Ensure that public plazas, parks, and gardens have a minimum height clearance of 2.20 meters throughout.
  • Pathways should have a minimum width of 1.80 meters, ensuring that people with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or walkers, can navigate easily.
  • Use appropriate paving materials that meet accessibility standards, ensuring that the surface is level, slip-resistant, and free from obstacles.
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