Version 1
: Received: 25 April 2024 / Approved: 26 April 2024 / Online: 26 April 2024 (08:16:01 CEST)
How to cite:
Younes, S.R.; Marques, B.; McIntosh, J. Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life. Preprints2024, 2024041710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1710.v1
Younes, S.R.; Marques, B.; McIntosh, J. Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life. Preprints 2024, 2024041710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1710.v1
Younes, S.R.; Marques, B.; McIntosh, J. Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life. Preprints2024, 2024041710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1710.v1
APA Style
Younes, S.R., Marques, B., & McIntosh, J. (2024). Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1710.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Younes, S.R., Bruno Marques and Jacqueline McIntosh. 2024 "Public Spaces for Older People: A Review of the Relationship between Public Space to Quality of Life" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.1710.v1
Abstract
This paper investigates the relationship between public spaces and quality of life (QoL) for older adults, aiming to identify knowledge gaps within the context of population ageing and urbanization. Recognizing the growing importance of sustainable urban development, the research explores how cities can foster active ageing and improve QoL through accessible and inclusive public spaces. A scoping literature review identifies five key QoL domains for older adults: autonomy, meaningful activities, positive social relationships, leisure opportunities, and health. The review highlights areas requiring further investigation, including the interplay between environmental design and social connections, intergenerational perspectives on public space liveliness, the influence of context on QoL and the built environment, and the value of qualitative research in this field. By contributing to the understanding of QoL in relation to public spaces through the lens of Person-Environment fit theory, this study aims to inform urban design, landscape architecture, and policymaking in the creation of age-friendly communities with inclusive public spaces.
Keywords
public space; quality of life; built environment; older people
Subject
Engineering, Architecture, Building and Construction
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
