Categorias: Todos - readability - accessibility - safety - health

por Ahmed Rasheed 5 anos atrás

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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.

Ahmed Rasheed_ Innovation Brainstorm for Thorncliffe Park Drive

Innovation Brainstorm for Thorncliffe Park Drive

Health Issues

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

Special courts and field to fit seniors ability

Complex bus system: too compact with many people

senior bus system

Need places to sit and rest

flat boulders
benches