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| ONE LIFE, ONE NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE ACCESSIBLE IN-BETWEEN |
In the past, communities moved to find a secure
place to live. Some moved with the seasons, and
others stayed in their ancestors’ land. The place
where we come from has been an important human
concern for centuries. In ancient communities the
elders were respected leaders and wise guides.
Now, people move seeking better jobs and living
conditions. Only families or individuals move, while
communities stay behind to receive others. The
elders are no longer the most respected citizens. On
the contrary, many are left behind in nursing homes,
or other institutions.
Places such as ‘Independent Living’ communities,
provide housing for elders where they can remain
independent, and continue to live an active life. I
argue that adequately housing the elderly requires
designing neighborhoods for an intergenerational
community. This way life in community can be easily
accessible for people of all ages.
place to live. Some moved with the seasons, and
others stayed in their ancestors’ land. The place
where we come from has been an important human
concern for centuries. In ancient communities the
elders were respected leaders and wise guides.
Now, people move seeking better jobs and living
conditions. Only families or individuals move, while
communities stay behind to receive others. The
elders are no longer the most respected citizens. On
the contrary, many are left behind in nursing homes,
or other institutions.
Places such as ‘Independent Living’ communities,
provide housing for elders where they can remain
independent, and continue to live an active life. I
argue that adequately housing the elderly requires
designing neighborhoods for an intergenerational
community. This way life in community can be easily
accessible for people of all ages.
Many are the ways in which this can be achieved. Independent living should be possible in
every community. Mobility may decrease with time, yet adaptable areas help to maintain
independence. Accessibility needs to be a widely agreed on standard regardless of economics
and politics. And finally, neighborhoods for active life can be environmentally responsible and
functional.
Using street sections and massing models as discovery tools, I plan to investigate diagrams for
the design of intergenerational communities allowing for independent, active and accessible life
regardless of age.
every community. Mobility may decrease with time, yet adaptable areas help to maintain
independence. Accessibility needs to be a widely agreed on standard regardless of economics
and politics. And finally, neighborhoods for active life can be environmentally responsible and
functional.
Using street sections and massing models as discovery tools, I plan to investigate diagrams for
the design of intergenerational communities allowing for independent, active and accessible life
regardless of age.