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25/09/2008
ODA Publish Inclusive Design Strategy
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The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has published its Inclusive Design Strategy which sets out the framework for how the Olympic Park will be designed and constructed to be inclusive for people of all cultures, faiths and ages, and accessible to disabled people.
Inclusive design principles have been embedded into the ODA's procurement, design and construction processes.
Examples of these designs include wider pathways through the Park with smooth surfaces and seating and resting places at regular intervals. Slopes will have gentle gradients giving all users greater freedom of movement.
Designs also include excellent provision of baby changing facilities and buggy stores alongside a range of accessible toilet and washing facilities.
The same high accessibility standards will be applied during the Olympic and Paralympic Games and after 2012 ensuring that everyone finds the Park 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."
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "On my recent visits to Beijing, I saw first hand what worked well and the lessons we can learn for London 2012. It is clear that accessibility must continue to be at the core of our work both for the Games and so that future generations of disabled athletes and spectators can enjoy sport in accessible facilities in the Olympic Park.
"I welcome the ODA's commitment to inclusive design and whilst I'm determined to provide taxpayer value from the 2012 budget, that commitment will not be compromised and remains a top priority for me as we prepare London to host the 2012 Games."
(CD/JM)
Inclusive design principles have been embedded into the ODA's procurement, design and construction processes.
Examples of these designs include wider pathways through the Park with smooth surfaces and seating and resting places at regular intervals. Slopes will have gentle gradients giving all users greater freedom of movement.
Designs also include excellent provision of baby changing facilities and buggy stores alongside a range of accessible toilet and washing facilities.
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The same high accessibility standards will be applied during the Olympic and Paralympic Games and after 2012 ensuring that everyone finds the Park 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."
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "On my recent visits to Beijing, I saw first hand what worked well and the lessons we can learn for London 2012. It is clear that accessibility must continue to be at the core of our work both for the Games and so that future generations of disabled athletes and spectators can enjoy sport in accessible facilities in the Olympic Park.
"I welcome the ODA's commitment to inclusive design and whilst I'm determined to provide taxpayer value from the 2012 budget, that commitment will not be compromised and remains a top priority for me as we prepare London to host the 2012 Games."
(CD/JM)
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