Desley Vine – The Conversation

Simple features, like a thoughtfully sited bench, can make a big difference to older people’s ability to enjoy public spaces in the city. alexkich from www.shutterstock.com

March 8, 2017

Contested spaces: we need to see public space through older eyes too

Desley Vine, Queensland University of Technology and Laurie Buys, Queensland University of Technology

Several key aspects of public open space can encourage older people to get out and about. And badly designed and maintained facilities have the opposite effect and can harm their wellbeing.

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