Sensing a Stroll - an Elderly-friendly Mobility and Design Proposal
Authors
Ikeda, Asami ; Delalande, Elsa
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2022
Submitted on
2022-05-20
Pages
156
Abstract
Sensing a Stroll er et bydesign-projekt, der undersøger, hvor tilgængelige offentlige rum er for ældre borgere. I en tid med en aldrende befolkning i Europa bliver det stadig vigtigere, at byens fælles rum fungerer for denne voksende gruppe. Projektet tager udgangspunkt i Blackpool i det nordvestlige England, en by med mange ældre beboere og betydelige sociale og økonomiske udfordringer. Gennem en grundig gennemgang af byens offentlige rum peger projektet på behovet for inkluderende design, der understøtter mobilitet, sociale forbindelser og lige adgang for alle. Grundideen er enkel: Når et sted er fysisk tilgængeligt for ældre og andre med nedsat mobilitet, bliver det mere brugbart for alle. Specialet præsenterer både et stedsspecifikt designforslag for Blackpool og en praktisk metode, der kan fremme social interaktion blandt ældre i det offentlige rum. Tilsammen viser de, hvordan bydesign kan gøre hverdagslige gåture nemmere, mere behagelige og mere sociale.
Sensing a Stroll is an urban design thesis that examines how accessible public spaces are for older adults. As Europe’s population ages, it is increasingly important that shared urban areas work for this growing group. The project focuses on Blackpool in northwest England, a town with many older residents and significant social and economic challenges. Through a detailed assessment of the town’s public spaces, the study highlights the need for inclusive design that supports mobility, social connection, and equal access for everyone. The core idea is straightforward: when a place is physically accessible to older people and others with reduced mobility, it becomes better for all users. The thesis presents a site-specific design proposal for Blackpool and a practical method to encourage social interaction among older adults in public space. Together, these elements show how urban design can make everyday walks easier, more comfortable, and more sociable.
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