Keywords
Renewal design
Age-friendly
Participatory construction
Submitted : 2024-10-08
Accepted : 2024-10-23
Published : 2024-11-07
Abstract
Age-friendly design embodies a pivotal urban development endeavor in addressing the aging society during China’s urban renewal era. Among the key components of this renewal process, community parks occupy a prominent position, and their adaptation to cater to the older population stands as a significant area of research and development. Drawing upon an analysis of the characteristics and requirements of the senior population, along with factors influencing their participatory construction of community parks, this study proposes methodologies for elderly-involved construction activities encompassing design, planting, maintenance, and activity participation. Capitalizing on a user-centric approach, the study targets three primary aspects—space, facilities, and activities—to proceed with an age-friendly renovation for the Xinmenkou Community Park in Gulou District, Nanjing, China. By introducing tailored zones such as a self-created space zone, a planting experience zone, a voluntary maintenance zone, and an activity participation zone, the design aims to fulfill the aspirations of older residents for the participatory construction of community parks. This innovative scheme revitalizes aging urban communities and presents a fresh perspective for urban renewal strategies.
References
Meng FX, 2022, Research on Aging-Friendly Design of Outdoor Public Activity Spaces in Old Communities: A Case Study of the Main Urban Area of Chongqing, thesis, Chongqing University.
Li SL, Fan X, 2023, Aging-friendly Renovation Strategies for Old Residential Areas Based on the Needs of the Elderly: A Case Study of Beijing Road Community, Northwest Petroleum Bureau, Urumqi. Urbanism and Architecture, 20(11): 125–129.
Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development Office, 2021, Notice on the Launch of the First Batch of Urban Renewal Pilot Projects. Gazette of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, November 4, 2021.
Zhao J, 2020, The Value and Role of Community Gardens in Urban Renewal Design. Modern Horticulture, 2020(02): 138–139.
Huang YQ, 2022, Research on the Construction Strategy of Community Gardens in Shenzhen Based on Public Participation, thesis, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering.
Li HN, Lu XS, Zhao H, 2021, Aging-friendly Renovation Strategies for Old Residential Areas from the Perspective of Psychological Needs. Housing Industry, 2021(09): 44–47.
Zhou YX, Zhou JR, 2021, Research on the Architectural Design of Elderly Care Facilities Based on the Psychological Needs of the Elderly. Urbanism and Architecture, 18(20): 106–108.
Zhao D, Li JX, Cui YN, et al., 2022, Research on the Participatory Construction Model of Rural Human Settlements Environment. Landscape Architecture, 39(08): 30–35.
Zimring C, Joseph A, Nicoll GL, et al., 2005, Influences of Building Design and Site Design on Physical Activity: Research and Intervention Opportunities. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 28(2): 186–193.
Zhou YM, Wang CY, 2020, Research on the Design of Outdoor Environment for Elderly-friendly Communities that Foster Good Social Atmospheres: A Case Study of Continuous Tracking and Research in a Community in Beijing. Shanghai Urban Planning Review, 2020(6) 15–21.
Fang YQ, Shen HX, 2019, The Role of Community Social Organizations in Community Governance. Urban Problems, 2019(03): 77–83.
Shen XY, 2022, Exploration of Aging-Friendly Landscape in Old Residential Areas in Xi’an Based on the Needs of the Elderly. House and Home, 2022(22): 139–142.
Li JX, Chen YH, 2020, Investigation and Analysis of Low-maintenance Design of Plant Landscapes in Residential Green Spaces. Modern Horticulture, 43(11): 40–43.
Liu Y, Liu YX, 2023, Identification of Key Elements and Exploration of Design Strategies for Elderly- and Child-friendly Community Gardens Based on Participatory Planting: A Case Study of Beijing. Journal of Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 39(02): 47–57.
Li MM, Yu Q, Bai WL, et al., 2022, Discussion on the Design Method of Community Health and Wellness Gardens Based on the Aging Background: A Case Study of Sucuoxi Community Garden in Xiamen. Landscape Architecture, 2022(11): 77–84.
Liu YL, 2016, Community Gardening: An Effective Approach to Micro-renewal of Urban Spaces. Public Art, 2016(4): 10–15.
Yu H, 2017, Returning to the World and Space of Life: A Case Study of Chuangzhi Agricultural Park in Shanghai. Urban and Rural Planning, 2017(4): 94–100.
Liu YL, Kou HY, 2019, Exploration of Participatory Micro-renewal and Micro-governance Strategies for Shanghai Community Gardens. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 35(12): 5–11.
Zhang YW, 2020, Research on the Design of Community Farms from the Perspective of Public Participation. Urbanism and Architecture, 17(08): 109–110.
Liu YL, Xie WY, 2022, Co-governance Landscape: Based on the Practice of Participatory Community Governance in Dongming Street, Pudong New Area, Shanghai. Landscape Architecture, 39(8): 4–11.
Hou XL, 2019, Micro-renewal of Public Space Landscape in Old Communities in Beijing Based on Community Building and Multi-governance: A Case Study of Micro-gardens in Old City Areas of Beijing. Chinese Landscape Architecture, 35(12): 23–27.