Alcorcón residents demand installation of access ramp at their building entrance

The community offers to cover the construction costs, but the City Council denies permission citing existing alternatives.

Generic image of an access ramp to a residential building.
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Generic image of an access ramp to a residential building.

Residents of a housing complex in Alcorcón have requested authorization from the City Council to build a ramp at their entrance, aiming to remove architectural barriers for people with reduced mobility.

The affected parties point out that the current accessible entrance is located more than 108 meters away, forcing users to exit through a different street within the community. This situation poses a daily obstacle for neighbors with various physical limitations, including those with cerebral palsy or amputations.
The homeowners' association has expressed its willingness to cover the entire cost of the project. They explain that their only request is to obtain the necessary municipal permit to carry out the installation, arguing that similar structures exist elsewhere on the same street.
The City Council has rejected the request, considering that the complex already has an adapted access point. Residents insist that the current alternative is insufficient and hinders the autonomy of the most vulnerable neighbors, who must travel excessive distances to enter or leave their homes.