Societal
Access
Key Services
Access to services, facilities and spaces such as health services, public transport, post offices, retail facilities are important factors for’ quality of life’ and achieving a more sustainable society. Access is therefore an essential of social sustainability.
Questions to consider
- Does the proposed college sever access to key services for existing communities?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
VISION
Public transport
Integrating public transport into the college effectively is about good design. By doing so the reliance on private car use is reduced. This enhances equality and increases opportunities for social interaction. It also reduces pollution and resource use.
Questions to consider
- Is public transport provided as a primary transport option?
- What distance is the public transport node from the development?
- Is the public transport integrated into other transport modes?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
DESIGN
Connectivity
Does the design allow for easy access, is it well connected? This is important in terms of it use or value to users. Up to ten minute walk to the college is deemed reasonable.
Questions to consider
- Does it avoid severing access for other communities?
- Does access and ingress flow easily to adjacent areas?
- Will these facilities have the capacity required to support additional numbers?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
DESIGN
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Access for physically impaired people
Accessibility by all members of society is important. Has the proposal considered the needs of people with disabilities, or those that are elderly?
Questions to consider
- Is disabled access segregated from the main entrance?
- Are all areas accessible for physically impaired?
- Consider individuals that may have sight and hearing disabilities have these issues been taken into consideration?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
DESIGN
Nuisance: complaints
All projects should have systems in place to minimise nuisance. Nuisances could be in the form of odour, noise, vibration, airborne pollutants, and impact on traffic. There should be provision of a system for interested and affected parties to complain, this should be registered and responded to under project protocol.
Questions to consider
- Is there a formal complaints system?
- How do complaints get managed and responded to?
- Are they monitored?
At what design stage should this issue be considered?
DESIGN , CONSTRUCTION
