Sensory-rich trails
- a design framework
Victoria, Australia
Sensory Trust has contributed the Sensory Mapping technique and the Access Chain concept to a new guide for the design of sensory-rich trails in Australia.
From the introduction: "Sensory-rich trails – a design framework is intended to work alongside existing trail designs and extend concepts to create a space that better connects people to their environment. The framework assesses what the environment has to offer the following four senses; touch, sound, sight and smell. This is achieved;
- consciously with the use of signs, or;
- unconsciously by listening to the trees blowing in the wind or smelling the scents in the air.
People’s individual needs and expectations are the focus of sensory-rich trail design, including people of all abilities, people of different ages and people from different cultural backgrounds.
This framework aims to encourage and guide the development of inclusive trails that meet the needs of people in the community."
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