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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Autores: Zapata-Restrepo, Jorge Raul, Longworth, Giuliana R., Chin A Paw, Mai, Dall, Philippa, Skelton, Dawn A., Morejón, Sacra, Giné-Garriga, Maria
Tipo de documento: artigo
Data de publicação:2025
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Ramon Llull (URL)
Repositório:DAU Arxiu Digital de la Universitat Ramon Llull
OAI Identifier:oai:dau.url.edu:20.500.14342/5435
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14342/5435
https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2025.2517653
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Co-creació
Disseny urbà
Salut pública
Gent gran
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Resumo: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.