In 1965, 61 years ago, Seiichi Miyake invented tactile paving to help a close friend who was losing his sight. Two years later, the first tiles were installed in Okayama City. From the friendship of two people, tactile paving has become a symbol of design for everyone worldwide.
Japan has 29.3% elderly population, but what’s interesting is that their approach to accessibility isn’t retrofitting — it’s designing for everyone to share from the start. This is “Universal Design” — design that considers everyone from the beginning. From train stations to sidewalks, every space is designed for everyone.
Thailand and Bangkok 🇹🇭 are continuously improving sidewalks, but provinces outside the capital show less progress. Everyone hopes to see quality sidewalks, like people elsewhere enjoy, because good sidewalks are the foundation of development and a good society.
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Source: Wikipedia — Seiichi Miyake, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japan), Al Jazeera