‘Together for a barrier-free city centre’ in Grevenmacher - “Maacher mécht mobil - Zesumme fir eng behënnertegerecht Stad"

Project date

04/05/2010

Contributing country

Luxembourg

Covering city

Grevenmacher

In May 2010, a wide range of stakeholders (representatives from ministries, the police, the municipal administration, handicapped citizens of a local home for disabled people, elderly citizens as well as pupils and teachers) gathered during one day to elaborate ideas for a barrier-free city centre in Grevenmacher. During a whole day they discussed the different options and proposed solutions.

The objective of this initiative was to raise peoples’ awareness regarding the problems that handicapped citizens face in the city on a daily basis. During a joint city tour participants could experience the practical challenges at first hand. A city quiz was used to identify possible pitfalls.

Issue

The objective was to develop ideas for the improvement of the city centre of Grevenmacher in regard to safety and accessibility.

Approach

During one day, a mixed group of stakeholders explored the city centre of Grevenmacher in order to identify obstacles and challenges for disabled people and to define solutions.

Results

he result of the event was a list with potential solutions on how to overcome barriers and how to make the city more accessible. It also showed how young and old, healthy and disabled people can help and support each other.

Beneficiaries

Citizens of Grevenmacher

Organisation

Police of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - Grevenmacher

Phone

+352 49977-500