The continuous improvement in the quality of life has led to a general increase in longevity, a reality for which public spaces are not prepared, making it necessary to redesign them and adapt them to the needs of the population. This project, in collaboration with Enrico Porfido and Cynthia Pérez, aims to measure the friendliness of public spaces around healthcare facilities, in order to understand how to properly design spaces that contribute to the development of active ageing of the population.
In this context, we have contributed to the design and development, through co-design and participatory processes, of an indicator to measure the quality of public spaces from the point of view of older people who are particularly vulnerable (physically, cognitively or socially). The use of this indicator would enable public administrations and urban planners to promote the design of healthier, friendlier urban environments, not only for older people, but for all users.
Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/17/15/6658
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