The Olympic Park in London is set to be the most accessible one ever.
The Olympic Park in London will be the most accessible one ever
24 Sep 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority have published an “Inclusive Design Strategy” which explains how the Park will be designed and built to make sure that everyone find its easy to use. This includes people from different cultures, faiths and ages, and disabled people.
Lots of different people from within the local community have helped the ODA to write the stategy, so there has been plenty of opportunity for multi-faith groups, parents, disabled people and others to have their say.
Examples of the accessible designs include:
- Wider pathways through the Park with smooth surfaces, lots of seating and resting places. – Slopes that aren’t too steep – Lots of baby changing facilities and buggy stores – Lots of accessible toilets and washing facilities.
Thinking about accessible design now means that, after the London 2012 Games are over, local people visiting the Park will find it welcoming and easy to use.
Paralympic Gold-Medallist, Dame Tanni Grey-Thomson said: ‘Having been a competitor, spectator and commentator at several Olympic and Paralympic Games, I know how important it is that the Park and venues are accessible and easy to use.
‘London 2012 is aiming to go further than any previous Host City to ensure that both the Olympic and Paralympic Games are accessible for everyone. After the Games, world-class sporting venues and the largest and most inclusive park in London will be left to help inspire a new generation of Olympic and Paralympic athletes.’
