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Actual Project Outcomes
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Actual Project Outcomes
Location: City of Nottingham
Nottingham Trail for Vision Impaired People successfully fulfilled the project objectives and launched 'The Lace Market Unveiled' in May 2002.
During the 14 months of the project many more people became involved than originally anticipated. More people meant more ideas, and the project's ambitions grew.
The finished trail is more than proposed.
The result is a far more flexible attraction than first planned. Visitors can explore all or part of the trail itself, or use the trail as an introduction to an individual building. The sculptures constantly serve to draw attention to the architecture. And there is great potential for educational workshops associated to the trail: examining heritage, architecture or access issues to suggest a few.
Access Features
Additional features were incorporated to improve accessibility and appearance. These were suggested during the course of the project.
Granite bases to the sculpture supports to act as tap rails.
Brass studs set in the pavement to aid location.
Text and Braille versions of the narrative for visitors with impaired hearing.
Increase tactile map size.
Carry bags for maps and text versions.
Route description within the tourist leaflet.
Response
Reaction to The Lace Market Unveiled has been tremendous.
The scheme has been highly commended for it's aims, it's purpose and it's appearance.
It's placement in the streets of the Lace Market has been noted for it's sensitivity, sitting comfortably within this historical area. Occupiers of the buildings depicted have expressed pride in the sculptures positioned outside, and have informally adopted them.
Visitors to the trail have found it both enjoyable and interesting. The sculptures feel like a real building and are beautiful objects themselves. The guide provides clear navigation with an excellent commentary. And with the voice of Joanna Lumley - some say they could listen all day.
Most encouraging of all is that positive feedback has been received from both sighted and partially sighted audiences.
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