A framework for elder-friendly public open spaces from the Iranian older adults' perspectives: a mixed-method study

A Lak, R Aghamolaei, HR Baradaran… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2020 - Elsevier
The elderly's needs and preferences for public open space seem different from who are not
in elderly time; also, ageing requirements should be taken into consideration to improve …

Elderly-friendly inclusive urban environments: learning from Ankara

Y Afacan - Open House International, 2013 - emerald.com
The aging population and their expectations have become a growing concern in Turkey as
in other countries. This study aims to investigate interactions/relationships between the …

Development and validation of elder-friendly urban spaces questionnaire (EFUSQ)

A Lak, R Aghamolaei, HR Baradaran, PK Myint - BMC geriatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Considering the lack of specific measurement tools to study elders' perceptions
in outdoor spaces, the study objectives were to derive and validate a questionnaire that …

Social needs of the elderly and active aging in public open spaces in urban renewal

EHK Yung, S Conejos, EHW Chan - Cities, 2016 - Elsevier
Urban renewal districts have a relatively high concentration of elderly people. Open spaces
are important for the elderly for enhancing social interaction and active aging. However …

Effective environmental aspects of public spaces formation to achieve successful aging with emphasis on elderly preferences of Shiraz

MR Pourjafar, AA Taghvaee, MR Bemanian… - 2010 - sid.ir
Objective: The purpose of this research was to identify and present environmental aspects
that affect elders presence and participation in urban public spaces. Materials and Methods …

Evaluation of the requirements in public space for elderly: A case study in Kholdebarin Park, Shiraz, Iran

M Alalhesabi, F Rafiee - Armanshahr Architecture & Urban …, 2013 - armanshahrjournal.com
According to the universal estimates, elderly population all over the world is increasing due
to the reduced birth rate, improved sanitary condition and increased life expectancy, so that …

The relationship between living environment and daily life routines of older adults

R Bayar, H Türkoğlu - A| Z ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, 2021 - az.itu.edu.tr
The population has been ageing dramatically since 1950s. Therefore addressing age-
friendliness has become an important approach in every country. Since a significant …

Assessing urban recreational open spaces for the elderly: A case of three Indian cities

D Subramanian, A Jana - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2018 - Elsevier
Many studies have highlighted the numerous benefits of access to inclusive public open
spaces globally, focusing on various age groups. However, there exists a knowledge gap in …

Evaluation of elderly people's requirements in public open spaces: A case study in Bornova District (Izmir, Turkey)

HS Turel, EM Yigit, I Altug - Building and Environment, 2007 - Elsevier
The aim of improving the quality and quantities of public open spaces used by each group of
people who are in different ages, genders and occupations, is upgrading the users' life …

Public open spaces planning for the elderly: The case of dense urban renewal districts in Hong Kong

EHK Yung, S Conejos, EHW Chan - Land use policy, 2016 - Elsevier
The elderly population in Hong Kong is relatively concentrated in older districts that face
rapid urban deterioration and there is thus an urgent need for urban renewal in government …