Support

Draft North East Cambridge Area Action Plan

Representation ID: 51788

Received: 27/07/2020

Respondent: Encompass Network

Representation Summary:

I think the proposals are well thought-out. I would add that, alongside requirements to be fully accessible for disabled people, there should be gender-neutral toilets included in the design of all public buildings (separate to disabled toilets). The development of an entirely new community area from scratch is a wonderful opportunity to create a development inclusive of transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender-non-conforming people inherent in its very design.

Full text:

I think the proposals are well thought-out. I would add that, alongside requirements to be fully accessible for disabled people, there should be gender-neutral toilets included in the design of all public buildings (separate to disabled toilets). The development of an entirely new community area from scratch is a wonderful opportunity to create a development inclusive of transgender, non-binary, intersex and gender-non-conforming people inherent in its very design.