Embedding Place-Based Care in Age-Friendly Design for Rural Public Spaces
Summary. This study identifies design priorities for age-friendly rural public spaces by surveying older adults in rural areas. Researchers used data clustering and analysis to determine that non-slip surfaces, barrier-free access, safety railings, lighting, and public restrooms are the five most critical features. The paper proposes a design framework validated through spatial simulation to guide the transformation of rural public spaces to better serve aging populations.
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Kang, B., Wang, B., Yue, C., & Yu, X.. (2026). Embedding Place-Based Care in Age-Friendly Design for Rural Public Spaces. Buildings. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16091806
Kang, Bo, et al. “Embedding Place-Based Care in Age-Friendly Design for Rural Public Spaces.” Buildings, 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16091806.
Kang, Bo, Bin Wang, Caida Yue, and Xinbo Yu. 2026. “Embedding Place-Based Care in Age-Friendly Design for Rural Public Spaces.” Buildings. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings16091806.
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author = {Bo Kang and Bin Wang and Caida Yue and Xinbo Yu},
journal = {Buildings},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.3390/buildings16091806},
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Details
- DOI
- 10.3390/buildings16091806
- Countries
- China
- Regions
- Asia
- Categories
- policy, rural-data-and-definitions, general-innovation
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- 2026-06-01