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Citizen-led project in progress

Architectural Autonomy Without Borders

A practical field guide to real-life accessibility in Fribourg: routes, accessible toilets, disabled parking spaces, cultural venues, obstacles, rest areas and useful information before going out.

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1. General idea

The project Architectural Autonomy Without Borders aims to better document real-life accessibility in Fribourg.

It is primarily intended for people with disabilities or reduced mobility, but it may also be useful for older people, caregivers, companions, parents with strollers, temporarily injured people, or anyone who needs reliable information to move around with more confidence.

The goal is not to replace existing official information, but to complement it with a practical approach based on the real needs of the people concerned.

A truly accessible city is not only about having a ramp or an accessibility pictogram. It is also about being able to arrive, enter, move around, use accessible toilets, rest, ask for help, leave safely and anticipate obstacles.

2. Starting point

Some accessibility information already exists, but it is often scattered, incomplete or too general to help someone properly prepare an outing.

Before going out, a person may need to know:

  • how to get there;
  • where to park;
  • which bus stop to use;
  • whether there are slopes or cobblestones;
  • how to enter;
  • whether there is a lift;
  • where to find accessible toilets;
  • where to rest;
  • who to contact if needed;
  • whether there is a backup plan in case of an obstacle.

3. What the project adds

The project proposes to:

  • centralize useful information;
  • identify practical gaps;
  • document a few concrete places and routes;
  • distinguish between official sources, field observations and information that still needs to be checked;
  • suggest realistic improvements;
  • encourage contributions from people concerned;
  • support collaboration between associations, institutions, tourism actors and public authorities.

4. Planned pilot sheets

To start in a realistic and concrete way, the project could focus on 3 or 4 pilot sheets.

Pilot sheet 1

Fribourg railway station → city centre

Check slopes, cobblestones, difficult crossings, useful bus stops and rest areas.

Pilot sheet 2

Accessible public toilet

Check location, access, opening hours, Eurokey access and real usefulness during an outing.

Pilot sheet 3

Disabled parking space near an important place

Document the parking space, distance, slopes, cobblestones, pavement access and alternatives.

Pilot sheet 4

Museum or frequently visited cultural venue

Compare published information with real-life needs: entrance, circulation, lift, toilets, rest, contact and route.

5. Proposed format

The project could first take the form of a simple, accessible and evolving website.

It could include practical sheets, accessible PDF documents, a list of official resources, a citizen contribution form, a few pilot sheets and later a simple map.

In the medium term, the project could be connected to existing tools such as OpenStreetMap, Wheelmap, Ginto or other accessibility platforms.

6. Existing sources identified

This list shows that many accessibility-related resources already exist, but they are spread across several websites and platforms.

7. Contact and collaboration

This project is independent, citizen-led and evolving. It is looking for collaboration with people concerned, associations, institutions, tourism actors and public authorities.

MoreTIC — Julien Moret
julien.moret@gmail.com

This page is a first working version. The information must be checked, completed and updated progressively. The project is not an official certification.