How accessible are urban environments for older people? How age-proof are e.g. mobility infrastructure, daily amenities an local policies?, We offer a comprehensive understanding of the main challenges in research, policy and practices on ageing in cities. Through an inter- and transdisciplinary approach, workshops with experts and field visits, we will explore good practices that support older adults to make optimal use of their urban environment..
Description
How accessible are urban environments for older people? How age-proof are e.g. mobility infrastructure, daily amenities an local policies?, We offer a comprehensive understanding of the main challenges in research, policy and practices on ageing in cities. Through an inter- and transdisciplinary approach, workshops with experts and field visits, we will explore good practices that support older adults to make optimal use of their urban environment..
Program
Cities all over the world are aging rapidly (Buffel, T., Doran, P., & Yarker, S. 2024). Reimagining age-friendly communities: Urban ageing and spatial justice. Policy Press) To deal with this demographic disruption, policies prioritise aging in place. Public urban facilities and mobility services are however under pressure. Ensuring that older adults can remain connected to essential services, opportunities, and social life is a pressing challenge. This Summer School will delve into the challenges urban policy makers, public administrations and civil society organisations governments face in making cities age-friendly environments. It will also pay attention to the experiences of older adults themselves, and investigate methodologies for critical and reflexive co-production that can sustain older adults in (re)claiming their “right to the city”. We are particularly interested in the solutions, like policies and their implementation, and good practices to age-proof urban communities and will take an interdisciplinary perspective to critically review these. The summer school consists of lectures by international as well as Antwerp-based experts, including expertise on the demand, supply and policy-side of age-proofing cities. There will be ample opportunity for participants to present their ongoing research on the topic and get feedback from other participants, practice experts and senior scholars. A detailed programme, including confirmed speakers, will be available by early March.
Remarks
3 ECTS credits are awarded upon successful completion of the programme.
