A shopping mall with wide, easy to move about walkways
(Central Square Shizuoka, Apita Shizuoka Branch)

Outline

This shopping center in Suruga-ku, Shizuoka is designed to provide enjoyable shopping and eating-out experiences. Wide walkways and plenty of facilities for people with children are only some examples of various universal design aspects implemented here to improve ease of access for everyone.

Website: http://www.c-square-shizuoka.jp/

Universal Design Elements

• Bench seating along walkways provides an opportunity to rest for senior citizens or for anybody who feels tired.
• Special toilets for children provided near children play areas.
• Baby changing rooms with ample facilities.
• Intercom systems within the mall enable people to call for assistance if desired.
• Specially designed shopping carts for wheel chair users make shopping easier.
• Multi-function toilets with facilities for ostomates in each building.

Photos of Universal Design Elements