BCA launches accessible building features on Google Maps for Singapore
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has partnered with Google Maps to provide accessible building features across Singapore. Users can now find facilities like diaper-changing stations and accessible toilets on Google Maps.
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has launched a new feature on Google Maps that allows users to find family- and wheelchair-friendly amenities across over 600 newer buildings in Singapore. This initiative enables parents, seniors, and wheelchair users to locate essential facilities such as accessible washrooms, hearing enhancement systems, and lactation spaces before heading out. The feature is part of a broader effort to improve accessibility and inclusivity in Singapore's built environment.
What was announced
The BCA, in collaboration with Google Maps and Open Government Products, has published user-friendly facility information for over 600 public and commercial buildings. This information includes key amenities such as accessible washrooms, hearing enhancement systems, and lactation spaces, making it easier for seniors, persons with disabilities, caregivers, and families with young children to find the facilities they need.
How it works
The user-friendly facility information was compiled using the Universal Design Index (UDi), a self-assessment framework introduced by BCA in 2022. Building owners can update their building information on Google Maps, ensuring the data remains current as new buildings are completed and assessed. The BCA is also working with building owners to expand coverage to include older buildings not covered by the UDi framework, with CapitaLand set to contribute its retail mall portfolio starting early 2027.
What changes for contractors
The initiative highlights the importance of accessibility in building design and construction. Contractors and building owners are encouraged to adopt universal design principles to create inclusive spaces. This includes incorporating features like accessible washrooms, hearing enhancement systems, and lactation spaces, which can enhance the appeal and usability of buildings for a wider range of users.
Key facts
- Over 600 newer buildings in Singapore now have family- and wheelchair-friendly features listed on Google Maps.
- The Universal Design Index (UDi) was used to compile user-friendly facility information.
- Building owners can update their building information on Google Maps to keep the data current.
- CapitaLand will contribute user-friendly facility information for its retail mall portfolio starting early 2027.
- The government platform at maps.gov.sg/friendlybuildings lists more than 10 types of user-friendly facilities in newly completed buildings.
Source
BCA partners with Google Maps and Open Government Products to provide easy access to information on Family- and Wheelchair-Friendly Features in Buildings across Singapore
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