Adeje Launches Urban Accessibility Audit to Improve Neighborhood Inclusion
Adeje City Council has launched a technical audit of three neighborhoods to identify and remove physical and sensory barriers as part of a broader strategy to improve urban accessibility.
The Adeje City Council is making inclusive urban planning a top priority. The local government has begun a technical audit of the El Galeón, Los Olivos, and Las Torres neighborhoods to evaluate roads, sidewalks, and common areas. The goal is to identify and remove obstacles that limit residents' independence.
This project is part of a wider accessibility strategy launched last year. It uses a collaborative approach, combining direct feedback from local residents with expert guidance from the Island Society for the Promotion of People with Disabilities (Sinpromi) and the municipal department for functional diversity.
The initiative has two main goals: to create a prioritized list of public space improvements based on real-world needs, and to go beyond removing physical barriers by also adapting environments for people with sensory or cognitive disabilities.
These efforts are essential for meeting state and regional requirements for universal mobility. By combining technical assessments with the daily experiences of residents, Adeje aims to fix long-standing structural issues and ensure its urban planning meets modern legal standards for accessibility.