36. Inclusive Environments Flashcards
What is the definition of an inclusive environment?
NPPF 2021: Planning policies and decisions should aim to achieve healthy, inclusive and safe places which
a) promote social interaction
b) are safe and accessible
c) enable and support healthy lifestyles
What industry guidance are you aware of?
National planning policy framework 2021 defines an inclusive environment
Part M Building Regulations- Approved Document M provides guidance on ensuring that buildings are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities
Equality Act 2010
How do you promote diversity of user needs?
Plan positively for use of shared spaces e.g. community facilities, open space, meeting places
Accessible for all
Promote variety of transport opportunities
Guard against lower value community facilities
How do you promote inclusive environments?
My client attitude to design is people, places, spaces
People - usability e.g. walking routes, connectivity, legibility of design
Deliver disabled parking
Deliver cycle parking
M4(3) compliant units
Consider footpath widths and surface materials
Tell me about the diversity of user needs.
Providing an environment that meets the needs of all users. Local or international
Age, disability, gender, sexual orientation
What legislation contributes to creating inclusive environments?
Equality Act 2010
Part M of Building Regulations
Tell me about Equality Act 2010 / Building Regulations.
Equality Act 2010: purpose was to consolidate the different strands of discrimination statute into one law. Protects people with protected characteristics e.g. disability, sexual orientation, religion. Prevents direct or indirect discrimination
Building regulations: regulations to cover the construction and extension of buildings. They form minimum standards for design, consruction an alterations to buildings
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?
Age
Disability
Gender
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity
Race
Religion or belief
Sex
Sexual orietation
What does the Equality Act 2010 provide?
Equality Act 2010 provides protection from discrimination in workplace, using transport, join club or association, use business or organisations using public services
How is the Equality Act enforced?
If you do not comply with the Act you may face:
* Claim for discrimination
* Monetary penalties
* Injunction order to enforce adjustment / alteration
What does Approved Document M relate to?
Building regulations Part M - Access to and use of buildings
How do you ensure that your projects comply with The Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations: Part M to create inclusive environments?
