The Royal College of Art has released a report of their research study Streets for Diversity: Exploring how neurodivergent people experience streets.
The project was carried out with funding from Rees Jeffreys Road Fund and conducted by The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design and Intelligent Mobility Design Centre.
The project listened to neurodivergent citizens, champions and transport experts who took part in a range of activities to highlight the challenges and opportunities on our streets. The activities included creative workshops, interviews, survey and “Walk and Talk”.
The research identified the challenges streets can present for neurodivergent people, including issues around safety, unpredictability and uncomfortable environments. The research findings were used to develop 12 design opportunities for neurodivergent people, including creating places for people to sit, sensory support, and tools for navigation.
A full copy of the report Streets for Diversity: Exploring how neurodivergent people experience streets, and an easy read version are both available from the Royal College of Art website here.
