EEPI: Instrument for the evaluation of proximity environments to include people without autonomy in Lima

To design proximity environments, criteria from the perspective of professionals and laboratory experiments are used. However, the opinions of citizens have not really been taken into account, the different types of people have not been analyzed simultaneously, and groups with visual and cognitive disabilities have not been included. For this reason, to evaluate urban spaces from a holistic and inclusive perspective, the EEPI instrument is presented. The EEPI can be used in buildings, sidewalks, squares, and pedestrian crossings. It includes boys, girls, older adults, and people with disabilities (motor, visual, and cognitive) and takes into account their opinions, it is based on a mixed approach, it is useful and easy to apply and transfer, and it also includes physical, personal, and social criteria. The EEPI is also structured on two levels: planning and management. Moreover, like any instrument, it is subject to improvement and can accommodate other aspects.