Transcript Access City Award 2012 - Spain. Brussels, December 2011.

SPAIN
Terrassa – 213.897 inhabitants
Special mention for
the built environment
sustained efforts in making historical sites
accessible despite difficult geographical
terrain and industrial heritage
Installation of lifts, ramps and bridges
Accessible parks
Terrassa has installed ramps and lifts in the city's largest park,
the Parc de Vallparadís
Streets
Adapted streets and squares
Improved street pavements
access at the same level as the carriageway
Residential bocks
In 1960 residential blocks lifts and ramps
were installed to increase accessibility
Heritage buildings
A ramp and a new bridge facilitate access
to Sant Pere Church Heritage Site
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