Venice has over 400 bridges; the vast majority have no ramps/step free access. Venice has outlined a plan to provide an accessible route from the city's main entry point to St. Marks Square, opening more of the city up to disabled people.
For historic cities like Venice, it is incredibly challenging to make the city accessible while maintaining and preserving the city. This project will show that cities can be made accessible and hopefully lead to more accessible cities across the globe.
"It would be a huge message to other places which fail to address access -- they will be left with no excuse," added Heaton of the proposed plans. "If Venice can do it, everywhere can do it. It just needs political will."
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The global issues we face are challenging and interconnected. They can seem insurmountable. But if you know where to look, co-operation, positive change and hope are all around us. Build Beyond Even Better is a project that recognises the progress being made, and the amazing people who are making a difference. Share your own hopes, pledges and projects with #BBEB, or become a contributor.
Please read our BBEB Charter PDF.
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