Exploring age-friendly urban design through co-creation: insights from EngAGE4Change, a Health CASCADE study
This study showcases a co-creative approach to urban design spe-cifically tailored to meet the physical activity and socializationneeds of older adults in Barcelona, Spain. It explores how olderadults can be involved in the planning process of spaces that fostertheir physical and social activities....
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| Format: | Article |
| Publication date: | 2025 |
| Country: | España |
| Institution: | Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya) |
| Repository: | Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:recercat.cat:20.500.14342/5435 |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/5435 https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2025.2517653 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Co-creació Disseny urbà Salut pública Gent gran |
| Summary: | This study showcases a co-creative approach to urban design spe-cifically tailored to meet the physical activity and socializationneeds of older adults in Barcelona, Spain. It explores how olderadults can be involved in the planning process of spaces that fostertheir physical and social activities. Utilizing a mixed-methodsapproach, the research facilitated a collaborative design effortthat engaged older adults, community stakeholders, and research-ers to ensure a wide range of perspectives and inclusivity. Thesefindings underscore the feasibility of a co-creative process in urbandesign and planning, revealing older adults’ preferences for publicspaces that promote healthy ageing and social well-being. |
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