Universal accessibility – a barrier-free event centre
A barrier-free event centre
Accessibility for all is at the heart of Scotia Place. It allows people of all abilities and life experiences to come together for a truly inviting, diverse and comfortable experience.
By committing to universal accessibility, the venue can give every guest a welcoming and inclusive experience.
No stairs required
One of the most important design decisions for Scotia Place was lowering the event surface 35 feet below ground. That means when a guest enters the building, they enter from the outdoor plaza space directly to the primary concourse – stairs not required.
The ground level concourse is a walkway and amenity space that surrounds the event space and ice surface, is where guests will enjoy restaurants, entertainment and food vendors. It includes accessible washrooms (found on all levels of the building), access to lower bowl seating and the indoor public plaza space.
Scotia Place’s primary concourse is barrier-free from the ground level.
Accessing the Scotiabank Saddledome, requires stairs and elevators to access the primary concourse.
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Barrier-free access
Easy access in and outThe outdoor plaza spaces and the ground level concourse provide a barrier-free experience moving in and out and around the building. It is one of the few event centres in North America where all entrances are barrier-free.
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Accessible drop-off
A dedicated drop-off spaceA dedicated drop-off and pick-up space is located along 12 Avenue S.E. and 5A Street S.E. These areas provides safe, direct and easy access in and out of the building.
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Outdoor plazas
Gathering space for allCalgarians and visitors will enjoy open plazas on the north, south and east sides of the building. They are designed to provide visitors barrier-free access and help them move around the outside amenities.
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Accessibility seating
Great seats for allFor persons with mobility disabilities, accessible seating options will be available throughout and include companion seats.
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Wayfinding
A clear path forwardVisible, tactile, and vibrant wayfinding will be located inside and outside to help visitors find their way to for parking, entrances, ramps, elevators, travel paths (including exiting), and washrooms. Amenities and facilities will be clearly identified for all.
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Accessible path of travel
Barrier-free movementAll levels will be barrier-free travel, including ramps and elevators conveniently located to support all mobility needs.
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Maps
Highlighting the wayTactile and audio map systems will be used along exterior paths of travel, sidewalks and within building lobbies to support visitors.
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Adaptive listening systems
Everyone can participateUniversally accessible visitor service kiosks will be located throughout Scotia Place. They will provide information, assistive listening, and visual impairment programs to support a positive experience for all visitors. All event screens, television and video replay systems will also provide descriptive text and/or closed captioning.
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Sensory rooms
A quiet spaceScotia Place will provide a variety of quiet respite spaces dedicated to reducing anxiety, stress or sensory overload. These spaces give individuals a calming restorative space during large events that can be noisy and over stimulating.
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Washrooms
Inclusive options and designDifferent washroom facilities will be located throughout the buildings. They include multi-stall, universal washrooms, enhanced universal washrooms with adult-size change tables, and gender-neutral/non-binary washroom enclosures.
As a City of Calgary facility, there is a commitment to universal accessibility. This venue is designed as a highly accessible and equitable facility. The design goal is to go beyond the building code, which is considered a minimum standard for the Project. To do so, the design of the Scotia Place Event Centre will follow:
- The City of Calgary’s Corporate Accessibility Policy
- Social Well Being Policy
- Access and Design Standards
- The standards set by the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification
Scotia Place is designed to allow street-level access to the ground floor concourse. It’s this primary concourse where people can access the restaurants, retail and the community plazas whether a visitor is coming from the outdoor plaza or the indoor concourse spaces.
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