VIRTUAL London.
Abstract
Liveability is a broad concept that is related to the quality of life. The term “liveability” has become a catchword across several fields. Additionally, a lot of organisations work toward rating cities in accordance with their own objectives that may not be inclusive for all, including people with vision impairment. However, according to Pacione (1990), in order to understand how a city performs both the city on the ground and the city in the mind should be taken into account. To better understand how urban space performs for visually impaired persons, in a multi-method research, visually impaired people, designers and people who are involved with visually impaired persons’ issues in urban space have participated in central Melbourne. Comparing the findings reveals that a variety of components affect visually impaired persons’ experiences in the city; some are known for designers and planners that are addressed through design, however, a more detailed approach is needed to enhance their experience in the urban space.
Shirin Pourafkari holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture and completed her master’s in urban design. She has professional experiences in architectural sector in Australia. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. research at the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning at the University of Melbourne. Her PhD research is focused on understanding the liveability of urban spaces for vision impaired people and their interactions within public spaces. Her research interests in general include behavioural design, inclusive cities, urban morphology, placemaking and urban design theory.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wednesday 26th June, 2024