Innovative 3D tours describing the accessibility and inclusion of pilot sites according to the IG-VAE methodology

This document outlines the background, development and implementation of innovative 3D virtual tours designed to digitally assess the accessibility and inclusivity of SuCoLo’s two peri-urban pilot sites and their surrounding points of interest (POIs) using the IG-VAE methodology (Guaranteed Information for Accessibility Evaluation Based on Individual Needs). It provides an overview of the applied technologies, methodological framework, and selected points of interest in SuCoLo pilot sites Merano and Leipzig. As part of T4.1 Design and prepare accessible and inclusive pilots with local stakeholders and T4.2 Run and evaluate pilots in communities of local neighbourhoods, this manuscript shines a light on the accessibility and inclusiveness attributes of SuCoLo’s pilot sites in Leipzig (DE) and Merano (IT) where one can preview the area virtually. More broadly, this contributes to SuCoLo’s objective of ensuring the inclusiveness of its designed pilot sites by fully taking into account barrier-free accessibility for all, with a focus employed on the requirements of families, persons with disabilities and the elderly who might partake in the pilot sites.This document is complemented with D4.1 Georeferenced mapping of POIs regarding accessibility and standardised adaptation plans (PEBA) in case of barriers, which takes an on-site survey of the same POIs denoted in this document, assesses its degree of accessibility, and suggests actionable renovation suggestions if the sites were to be renovated to be fully accessible to all user groups. These take the form of standardised adaptation plans, specifically Plans for the Elimination of Architectural Barriers (known as PEBA). The 3D tours described in this document can be accessed here:3D tour Merano: https://cms4vr.independent.it/hotels/sucolo-meran3D tour Leipzig: https://cms4vr.independent.it/hotels/sucolo-leipzig Further points of interest surrounding the SuCoLo pilot sites, also the points of interest beyond the ones mentioned in the 3D tours, can be accessed here:Merano research pilot: https://sucolo.independent.it/Leipzig research pilot: https://sucolo.independent.it/lipsia/