National map client for information on universal design and accessibility. The Norwegian Mapping Authority maps universal design and accessibility in towns, district centers and recreational areas and publishes all data. Data collection is focused on two user groups: People with reduced mobility and people with impaired vision. The data show how the place is designed in respect to accessibility for people with reduced mobility and impaired vision. The data set is a contribution to the national goal of a universally designed society by 2025. All people with disabilities or special needs, temporary or permanent, should be able to be as independent as possible and safe. By that, the project is a contribution to improve public health. The aim of a national mapping project is to ensure consistent and comparable recording of populated areas and recreational areas throughout the country.

Potential accessible coastal zone is calculated based on terrain, roads, railways, cultivated land areas, buildings and coastline. Data are from different sources and processed into land use surfaces by Statistics Norway. The surfaces which are not affected by anthropogenic activity are considered potentially available for outdoor activities. The different surfaces also contain features showing the steepness with following categories: little steepness <3, some steepness 3-10, large steepness 10-25 and very high steepness > 25 degrees. Potential accessible coastal zone are geographical areas with boundaries changing over time depending on anthropogenic activity.