CAN-ASC-2.1 Standard on outdoor spaces: Public Review Draft – 1. Introduction

1.1 Intended audience

This Standard provides information on spaces that are universally designed, accessible, inclusive, barrier-free, and safe for a wide array of people with different disabilities. It promotes universal accessibility, a principle that ensures no one is left behind and provides all users with a safe and convenient experience.

This Standard is intended for federally regulated entities. Lands that are federally managed and facilities located on those lands are also expected to comply with this Standard regardless of land or facility ownership. Lands jointly managed by federal and other agencies should not be exempt from this expectation.

This Standard may also be used in the design of provincial, municipal, and private outdoor spaces.

This Standard is intended to be used in consultation with persons with disabilities.

1.2 Design principles

This Standard provides a description of the five design principles that should be taken into consideration during the site planning process for any outdoor space, which can include all types of land uses, site sizes, and landforms:

context;
identity;
user experience;
movement; and
lifespan.

See Clause 5 for definitions and criteria that should be addressed when applying these design principles during the site planning process.

Note: See Annex B for information on how these design principles were developed.

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CAN-ASC-2.1 Standard on outdoor spaces: Public Review Draft – 1. Introduction

Table of contents

1.1 Intended audience

1.2 Design principles

CAN-ASC-2.1 Standard on outdoor spaces: Public Review Draft – 1. Introduction

Table of contents

1.1 Intended audience

1.2 Design principles

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