Appendix 5 High Level Goal 5: Safe, Accessible and Resilient Neighbourhoods
Submission source Summary of Issue Raised relevant to this High-Level Goal 5.2.19 Age Friendly Cork submission
Key recommendations in this submission relevant to this High-Level Goal are as follows: Design and placemaking. • More street furniture • More age friendly parking spaces • Remove barriers to the use of outdoor spaces, footpath maintenance and addressing physical hazards i.e., potholes etc
• Dedicated age friendly toilet facilities • Dedicated age friendly green spaces • Ensure adequate lighting across the city especially in walking spaces. Accessibility • Ensure shops and businesses are accessible to those with mobility challenges. • Ensure sign posting is adequate. • Replace heavy doors with an electronic alternative. • Support delivery of Age Friendly businesses, services, and cultural centres in Cork City
• Ensure use of plain language in all communications. • Support services to help with digital challenges. Transport • The provision of more bus shelters Community bus services that could incorporate
5.2.20 Disability Federation Ireland
The proposals in this submission touching on this High-Level Goal are dealt with in Chapter 2
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