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Access City Award 2024 – the winners

Accessible spaces, both physical and digital, are a crucial first step towards achieving equality.

© Access City Awards 2023

The city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Spain) was awarded the first prize in the 2024 Access City Awards, for its comprehensive approach to accessibility and its dedication to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities.

The city of Łódź (Poland) was awarded the second-place prize for implementing comprehensive standards of accessibility to guide all municipal investments, and the city of Saint-Quentin (France) won the third-place prize for improving the accessibility of the city’s public transport network.

In addition, Tübingen (Germany) received a special mention for its city development aligned with the principles of accessibility and the New European Bauhaus. South Dublin County (Ireland) was also awarded a special mention for landscape and playground areas, recognising their commitment to ensuring play areas have varied landscapes incorporating natural elements, all while remaining accessible.

 

For more information on the Access City Award visit this webpage.