Zurich urban reachability & accessibility enhancement through digital technology
The ZuReach is a participatory research project in collaboration with practice partners that aims to provide a scalable and regularly updated database containing comprehensive sidewalk accessibility information in Zurich. This initiative also plays a pivotal role in advancing digital methods and tools that harness the power of this enriched dataset to offer practical solutions for individuals with mobility restrictions. As a result, it holds the potential to make a profound impact across various domains, including social, scientific, political, economic, and environmental arenas.
Team
Dr. Hoda Allahbakhshi, Digital Society Initiative UZH
Robert Weibel, Department of Geography UZH
Prof. Vicente Carabias-Hütter, ZHAW School of Engineering
Dr. Christina Röcke, Department of Psychology UZH
Practice partner
City of Zurich, Department Geomatics + Surveying (GeoZ)
City of Zurich, Department of the Mayor (PRD)
City of Zurich, Civil Engineering Office (TAZ)
City of Zurich, Department of Health and Environment (GUD)
City of Zurich, Traffic Safety and Traffic Section (DAV)