6.2 - Barrier-Free Urban Design
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Practice Questions
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What is barrier-free urban design?
💡 Hint: Think about spaces without barriers.
Why are curb cuts important?
💡 Hint: Consider how they help in movement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does barrier-free urban design aim to achieve?
💡 Hint: Think about who benefits from this design.
True or False: Universal design only focuses on wheelchair users.
💡 Hint: Consider the range of disabilities.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small urban park using barrier-free principles. Include at least five features and justify each feature's importance.
💡 Hint: Think about how each feature helps individuals navigate and enjoy the park.
Evaluate a local public building's accessibility and propose three improvements based on barrier-free design principles.
💡 Hint: Consider the experiences of persons with disabilities in accessing the building.
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