DIAGNOSIS AND PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPING UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY AND DESIGN-FOR-ALL IN PARQUE DE LOS NIÑOS OF BUCARAMANGA

Abstract

The pursuit of equal opportunities for the public space of Bucaramanga is an issue that currently is currently in a very poor state due to ignorance or an inappropriate implementation of conditions to achieve this goal. Despite this, the academy has been promoting the social responsibility of architecture and urbanism, with the aim of diagnosing and proposing solutions linked to universal accessibility that allow to assess urban facilities current state in order to improve them. As prove of the above description, this article, product of an academic master’s activity developed by the author, tries to approach through a methodology with a research qualitative approach to the study case of “Parque de los Niños” in this city, beginning with a descriptive process of the information. The criteria used to obtain the diagnosis are focused on the assessment of access, itineraries, level changes, play areas, street furniture and signage. On the other hand, for the considerations to be taken into consideration in further proposals, it has been planned improvements in the access areas and also in the pedestrian mobility, the play areas, the urban furniture and the signaling in order to guarantee the achievement of an inclusive urban environment for all.