The role of urban green spaces in care facilities for elderly people across European cities |
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| Institution: | 1. Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development, Weberplatz 1, 01217 Dresden, Germany;2. Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Gaustadalléen 21, 0349 Oslo, Norway;3. University of Bucharest, 1 Nicolae Balcescu, 010041 Bucharest, Romania;4. Paris-Lodron University Salzburg, Hellbrunnerstraße 34, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;5. Adam Mickiewicz University, ul. Dzięgielowa 27, 61-680 Poznan, Poland;6. University of Ljubljana, Jamova 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;1. College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Big Data and Urban Spatial Analytics LAB, Tongji University, Shanghai, China;2. No. 1239 Siping Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200092, China;3. Center for Geospatial Analytics, College of Natural Resources, PhD in Design Program, College of Design, North Carolina State University, NC, USA;4. Box 7106, Jordan Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7106, USA;1. College of Horticulture, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China;2. Beijing Botanical Garden, Beijing, China |
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| Abstract: | Urban green spaces (UGS) are increasingly acknowledged for their importance for the well-being of urban populations. However, studies are lacking the consideration of the demand and use of UGS by different population groups and connecting UGS with social infrastructure. In an era of worldwide urbanization and ageing, this European study sheds light on the role of UGS for care facilities for elderly. 126 care facilities from 17 cities in Austria, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania and Slovenia took part in an online survey. Administrations of care facilities gave insights on the (1) importance of gardens related to care facilities for the quality of life for the seniors, (2) importance of UGS outside of care facilities for the quality of life for the seniors and (3) the consideration of natural and age-friendly designs and management of ecosystem disservices of UGS. The results emphasize not only the importance of UGS for the quality of life of seniors residing in care facilities, but also for the staff and visitors. UGS contribute to physical activities, recreation, and social interactions. The study found that in particular facilities with an own garden are highly aware of the benefits UGS provide. The study holds important lessons for UGS planning, management and design not only to focus on the quantitative supply of UGS, but also to consider age-sensitive amenities in and access to UGS of high quality for seniors. |
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| Keywords: | Healthy ageing Quality of life Social infrastructure Urban green space design Urban green space access Urban green space management |
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