EADDAT Tier 2 - R1 Outdoor Environments + Public Realm

The Environments for Ageing and Dementia Design Assessment Tool (EADDAT) is a valuable resource for influencers of the built environment, health and social care practitioners and individuals supporting a loved one with dementia. It can be used for existing, new-build and refurbishment projects across a range of settings; including the home, cafes, restaurants, care homes, day care centres, hospitals and faith buildings. 

This independent evidence-based tool and assessment methodology ensures each project achieves the highest possible standards in ageing and dementia design, suitable for the level of intervention possible within the scope of the project. 

EADDAT is split into three tiers. This is Tier 2, which has seven resources, each designed to be appropriate to the project area:
R1 - Outdoor environments + the public realm (this version)
R2 - Care environments
R3 - Shopping + town
R4 - Eating, drinking + socialising 
R5 - Activity + leisure 
R6 - Public buildings + work
R7 - The domestic environment

Resources R1 - R6 are accompanied by 'The Essentials' booklet which includes supporting information and a checklist covering:
- Entrances
- Circulation
- Toilets
- Contrast
- Patterns and colours
- Fixtures, fittings and finishes
- Light levels
- Acoustics
- Signage and way finding
- Technology and interfaces
- Heating and small power

R1 - Outdoor environments + the public realm
Spending time outdoors is one of the best known means of improving the overall wellbeing of people living with dementia. Views to green space has also been evidenced to improve mood, and accelerate recovery time after surgery, so there are many benefits to having accessible outdoor space.

For older people, walking is the most common mode of transport and therefore good pedestrian routes in addition to easy access to public transport and suitable parking are essential to maintain active participation and keep people connected with their community.  

This EADDAT resource will be of benefit to those working on projects which include:
- Outdoor spaces and walking routes
- Balconies and roof terraces
- Public transport
- Parking 

IBSN: 978 1 908063-37-3

Edition: 1st

Pages: 128 - R1 Outdoor environments + the public realm + 49 - The Essentials

Publication: 2022