Universal Design Tool

A digital platform designed to promote more accessible and inclusive cities. Its goal is to ensure that everyone can move around and enjoy urban spaces safely, independently, and comfortably.

Software

Jan 2025 — Dec 2025

This platform, developed for the Vivero de Iniciativas Ciudadanas, compiles best practices in accessibility for urban design, presented in a rigorous yet engaging manner. It is intended for urban planners, designers, local authorities, and citizens committed to improving their environment. It is a tool to facilitate the planning and design of more equitable spaces.

The content was created through a collaborative effort between researchers, experts, and citizens. The process included the analysis of over 100 sources, conducting interviews, establishing communities of practice, and organizing focus groups. To ensure its effectiveness, the tool was tested in three pilot cities throughout 2025.

This tool is part of InclusiveSpaces (2023-2025), a European project aimed at promoting diverse, accessible, and sustainable urban design.

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Inclusive Spaces

Inclusive Spaces es una iniciativa europea que tiene como objetivo diseñar, monitorear y evaluar espacios urbanos para garantizar que sean inclusivos, accesibles y adaptables al clima.

Promoters [a-z]
Vivero de Iniciativas Ciudadanas

An urban innovation entity based in Madrid that provides co-design services, citizen innovation and the implementation of transformative projects in public space.