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| Author | Stupar A., Mihajlov V., Lalovic K., Colic R., Petrovic F. | |
| Title | Participative placemaking in Serbia: The use of the limitless GIS application in increasing the sustainability of universal urban design | |
| Reference | Stupar A., Mihajlov V., Lalovic K., Colic R., Petrovic F.; Participative placemaking in Serbia: The use of the limitless GIS application in increasing the sustainability of universal urban design ;Sustainability (Switzerland) vol:11.0 issue: 19 page: |
Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85073449402&doi=10.3390%2fsu11195459&partnerID=40&md5=1c80709891b11bf501e0826229985f79 |
| Abstract | The 20th century brought about major social challenges related to civil and human rights, triggering changes in urban environments and gradually adjusting the spatial and functional performances of cities to the needs of all users. In this article, the concept of Universal Urban Design (i.e., Design for All) is regarded as a sustainable placemaking process which enables the higher accessibility and usability of cities for all people, regardless of their age or (dis)abilities. The pilot project Creating Accessible Pedestrian Corridors by the Limitless GIS Application conduced in Serbia from 2017 to 2019 by the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Belgrade and the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Limitless proposes an innovative approach to urban design. Based on information and communication technology (ICT) adaptation, it is focused on the alternative concept-design of buildings, provision of ICT-based infrastructure, socioeconomic integration of all users, and ultimately on overall urban sustainability. The main outcome of the project was the development of a Geographic Information System (GIS) android application and an e-platform for adaptive placemaking. The project also provides a set of accessibility criteria based on Universal Urban Design, criteria that enable the mapping of locations based on the type of use, a set of recommendations for identified problems, as well as a brief analysis of the latest technological solutions for overcoming detected physical barriers. The Limitless GIS android application differs from the existing ones since it primarily identifies two target groups: (1) people with disabilities who could upload necessary data by established criteria; and (2) employees in the public sector (city authorities and municipalities) in charge of planning alternative routes and setting priorities and investment costs based on the identified problems. Pilot results of the project have revealed that in the current Serbian practice, there is still a lack of planned, consistent and continuous movement routes in urban areas. Terrain configuration represents a serious limitation for people with disabilities, while lifting platforms are recognized as a better solution than ramps (both for paraplegics and quadriplegics), due to their higher efficiency and minimized spatial requirements. Therefore, the android application and e-platform presented in this article contribute to the detection of actual problems at the local level as well as to the overall improvement of planning/design practice in Serbian cities. © 2019 by the authors. |
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| It enables the identification (and recommendation) of design elements important for improving pedestrian safety and walkability. . | Accordingly, all policy implications generated by the identified level of accessibility should be considered in the process of upgrading the urban environment and its sustainable features.. | The ongoing multidisciplinary research is expected to have far-reaching benefits, improving the quality of life in all urban areas for all users. . | It highlights how the street design and orientation of adjoining land-use can improve safety, accessibility and comfort, while special emphasis is given to the improvement of accessibility and safety of disabled users. . | Therefore, the presented information is useful for facilitating disabled people and providing an accurate picture of a selected location and its accessibility, raising the overall sustainability of urban space, as well as the public awareness of accessibility problems. . | In this article, the concept of Universal Urban Design (i.e., Design for All) is regarded as a sustainable placemaking process which enables the higher accessibility and usability of cities for all people, regardless of their age or (dis)abilities. . | The Limitless GIS application and e-platform provides an input for the sustainable design which should contribute to the overall urban accessibility and ensure the full inclusion of people with limited mobility in the community. . | It could also be regarded as a support instrument for decision making in the management of urban developmentboth in the process of Participative Placemaking and in directing grants and investments. . | These improvements include the elements from the basic and upgraded group, and additional ones, contributing to the higher activity of urban place (e.g., extra-wide sidewalks, special lighting, signage, seating, etc.). . | These guidelines could be used by designers, engineers, developers and other involved professionals to ensure the higher safety, accessibility and walkability of new and improved pedestrian facilities, adjusted to the latest standards and policies. . | Therefore, community participation (in this article focusing on people with disabilities) provides useful insights into the practical needs of users in a shared public space and facilitates decision-making processes. . |
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