Ahmed Rasheed_ Innovation Brainstorm for Thorncliffe Park Drive
A community brainstorming session focused on enhancing the quality of life for seniors in Thorncliffe Park Drive. Key areas of concern included improving readability and accessibility of signs through larger fonts and audible signals.
Doctors that could come immediately for help in case of an emergency
Uneven paths and hard surfaces
soft paths that can prevent injury
smooth paths that are easy to walk on
Difficulty in understanding and reading signs
audible signs
larger and brighter fonds to make it easier
Crosswalks are too fast to keep up with
increase time for crossing to allow seniors to cross easily
automatic moving sidewalks to move with seniors fast enough through the intersection
Difficulty stepping down sidewalks
camped sidewalks
Snow and ice make it impossible to walk
heated sidewalks using liquid heating through pipes
Lack of social opportunities
events
places for seniors to meet up and socialize
Special courts and field to fit seniors ability.All courts and field are occupied with young players and seniors compete or play with them and can’t be active or have fun
