For example, a parent who uses a wheelchair and does not have a car will need safe and accessible public transport, sidewalks and more to get to all the places they need to go in the city.
Belfast has ramped sidewalks and signs on buses to show they are accessible for anyone using a wheelchair or other mobility aid. There are rental bicycles around the city as well, and buses run late into the night so people can get around safely even if they are out late. Since many people in Belfast do not own cars, some parts of the city are blocked off to vehicles to make sure pedestrians have enough space and can stay safe from traffic.
Finally, something I love about Belfast are the charity shops found just about everywhere. What we call “thrift stores” are known as “charity shops” here because they are run by different charities. Buying clothes, books and more at these stores supports the causes each shop works toward. This adds to the community-centered culture of Belfast, just like the city’s planning choices that help everyone get around safely and easily.
