Public Realm Framework - Section 4.10 - Entrances
Many buildings are entered from entrances built at, or close to, the building line. For many heritage buildings, this means there will be a step up from the footpath into the building.
The following photographs show how footpaths have accommodated entrances to provide a ‘level’ entry. In larger (typically retail) buildings there is more street frontage within which to provide an alternative accessible entrance.
Smaller units on sloping footpaths and with narrow frontage have considerable constraints trying to provide ‘level’ access. Footpath upgrades offer potential to improve accessibility into individual buildings.
Key Design Features
- The principal pedestrian entrance to a building shall be accessible
Summary of Recommendations
- Footpath and streetscape upgrades off er potential to improve accessibility into individual buildings. This is especially important for narrow frontage (typically small) retail units. Activating laneways requires buildings to be accessible. Policy and streetscape design to include this.