13.3. Community and Disability Advocacy Groups

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of advocacy groups in urban planning?

   Hint

   Think about who benefits from inclusive design.

2. 2.

   Name one method advocacy groups use to raise awareness.

   Hint

   Consider community engagement strategies.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of disability advocacy groups?

   • To promote urban planning
   • To support disabled individuals' rights
   • To design public policies

   Hint

   Think about their role in ensuring inclusion.

4. 4.

   Advocacy groups must collaborate with planners to enhance ______ in urban design.

   Hint

   What do they help create in designs?

5. 5.

   Develop a proposal for a new park that includes features for accessibility. What three features would you include and why?

   Hint

   Consider who will use the park and their needs.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a local public transport system's accessibility. What improvements would you suggest based on advocacy group input?

   Hint

   Think about how advocacy can highlight current barriers.