Abstract
The purpose of this study is to derive a desirable riverfront construction plan to me for the activities of citizens through the evaluation and analysis of the urban riverfront space from the perspective of universal design. Therefore, previous studies were examined in order to induce evaluation tools that bhve been grafted from the universal design concept; in addition, a field survey was conducted in Shincheon, Daegu, which was selected as the study target, in order to induce problems and improvement directions from the perspective of universal design. The major results can be summarized as follows. (1) In the `fairness` aspect, all the items such as installation of integrated functional signage, showing pictures, symbols, foreign language signs, and restroom entrances signage were determined to be `All Unsuitable` for all sections; and therefore, it is necessary to improve the fairness of usage for everybody. (2) In the `Functionality(Usability)` aspect, all items such as installation of bicycle paths beside access roads, installation of integrated functional signs, and night light signs were determined to be `All Unsuitable` for all sections; therefore, it is necessary to improve the functionalities of these facilities. (3) In the `Convenience` aspect, all items such as the installation of bicycle parking areas, continuous rest facilities, and back and ann support(handles) at resting facilities were determined to be `All Unsuitable` for many sections; therefore, it is necessary to improve these facilities for the convenience of usage. (4) In the `Information(Recognizability)` aspect, all items such as showing pictures, symbols, foreign languages and installation of night light signs, and restroom entrances signage were determined to be `All Unsuitable` for all sections; therefore, it is necessary to improve the recognizability to minimize misunderstandings and confusion. (5) In the `Safety` aspect, all items such as the installation of safe pedestrian paths in parking areas, using anti-slip and shock absorption materials on restroom floors, and the continuous installation of pedestrian paths that are separate from bicycle paths were determined to be `All Unsuitable` for all sections; therefore, it is necessary to improve the safety to prevent accidents. (6) In the `Amenity` aspect, access roads, parking areas, hygiene facilities, convenience facilities, and waterside facilities for many sections were determined to be `All Unsuitable`; therefore, it is necessary to conduct more concentrated hygiene management. (7) In the `Accessibility(Mobility)` aspect, all items such as the installation of safe pedestrian paths in parking areas, and continuous pedestrian paths that are separate from bicycle paths were determined to be `All Unsuitable` for all sections; therefore, it is necessary to improve the accessibility to provide safety and convenience. (8) In the `Durability` aspect, access roads, parking areas, rest facilities, convenience facilities, fitness facilities, and waterside facilities were determined to be `All Unsuitable` for many sections, therefore, it is necessary to improve sunken or damaged areas by inspecting facilities by section.
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