A new “continuous sidewalk” in #Kitchener. The design differs from regular sidewalks in that it doesn’t dip down to road level at intersections. It continues at an uninterrupted height. This slows cars turning onto the street + reinforces pedestrian priority through the intersections. Same at the driveways, so you don’t get the up-down “roller coaster effect” when you’re #walking, #cycling or using a wheelchair.

#safestreets #urbanism #accessibility

@JasonThorne
Think #design courses in higher #institutions need to be reset though-so many poor design choices across the world from residential to academical to medical to hotels to business places.
Eg, in modern houses with large-spaced sitting rooms, bedrooms & kitchens, ther ar stil small spaces, tall people cant move abt freely like tiny bathrooms or tiny toilets, some, even kitchens, u cant move or cook freely its so frustrating.
#design #construction #building #architecture #convenience