The AccesS Project Holds Its Third Plenary Meeting in Murcia
Key developments in the architecture of the AccessS system, the accessibility evaluation and certification framework, and the design of user-centred environments were presented.
The city of Murcia hosted the third plenary meeting of the European project AccesS (Enhancing Accessibility and Sustainability in Smart Cities and Smart Buildings: The Universal Accessibility Suite Initiative) on February 25 and 26. This innovative project aims to improve accessibility and sustainability in urban environments and smart buildings, promoting inclusive mobility and energy efficiency solutions.
During the event, held at the Moneo Building and the MIW Energía offices in the Murcia Science Park, 30 accessibility experts from various European cities shared knowledge and experiences on developing more inclusive urban environments
Key Topics Discussed
On the first day, key progress was presented on the AccesS system architecture, the accessibility evaluation and certification framework, and user-centered urban design. Discussions also covered inclusive active mobility solutions and tools for energy efficiency.
One of the highlights of the day was the visit to the Verónicas Market, selected as a national pilot experience within the AccesS Project. During this visit, European experts toured the facilities and assessed potential accessibility improvements, aiming to make this emblematic space the first fully accessible market in the city
The second day focused on developing virtual user models, adaptive building management, and integrating electric vehicles as active elements in urban infrastructure. Additionally, strategies for disseminating and exploiting project results, as well as collaborations with other European initiatives, were discussed.
Boosting Accessibility and Sustainability in Cities
AccesS is a European Union-funded project that brings together partners from different countries to develop technological and methodological solutions that promote universal accessibility and sustainability in smart cities. With these advancements, the consortium aims to have a positive impact on citizens’ quality of life and contribute to the creation of more inclusive and efficient urban environments.
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