Age-friendly Rural Communities: A Multi-Case Study on Public Space Innovations for Active Aging

Yun Sun, Isarachai Buranaut · 2025 · Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Summary. China's rural areas face aging populations while traditional public spaces neglect elderly needs. This study examines three rural communities to identify age-friendly design principles for public spaces. Researchers found that accessibility, safety, comfort, social interaction, and digital infrastructure significantly improve elderly quality of life, health, and social participation. Success requires policy support, community-specific design approaches, and active elderly involvement in the design process.

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Sun, Y., & Buranaut, I.. (2025). Age-friendly Rural Communities: A Multi-Case Study on Public Space Innovations for Active Aging. Journal of Community Development Research (Humanities and Social Sciences). https://doi.org/10.69650/jcdrhs.2025.906

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DOI: 10.69650/jcdrhs.2025.906
Countries: China
Regions: Asia
Categories: policy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28