Third places for older adults' social engagement: A scoping review and research agenda

M Sugiyama, HW Chau, T Abe, Y Kato… - The …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background and Objectives Neighborhood places that facilitate older residents to
meet and interact (third places) receive an increasing research interest as studies have …

[HTML][HTML] Jane Jacobs reloaded: A contemporary operationalization of urban vitality in a district in Barcelona

I Gómez-Varo, X Delclos-Alio, C Miralles-Guasch - Cities, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract The theories of Jane Jacobs have gained momentum as a framework to address
the challenges faced by present-day cities. Of special relevance is the concept of urban …

On-street toilets for sanitation access in urban public spaces: A systematic review

FD Moreira, S Rezende, F Passos - Utilities Policy, 2021 - Elsevier
This review aims to raise awareness of the role of on-street public toilets in urban sanitation
and to identify gaps in understanding and guiding future research. Although the literature …

[HTML][HTML] Relative importance of quantitative and qualitative aspects of urban green spaces in promoting health

L Zhang, PY Tan, D Richards - Landscape and urban planning, 2021 - Elsevier
The health benefits of urban green spaces (UGS) are important considerations in the design
of urban environments. Researchers have analysed how the quantity of UGS impacts health …

[HTML][HTML] Digital multilocality: New modes of working between center and periphery in Switzerland

R Bürgin, H Mayer, A Kashev, S Haug - Journal of Rural Studies, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) allows to work in multiple
locations. The purpose of this article is to investigate how multilocal knowledge workers …

Urban vitality and seniors' outdoor rest time in Barcelona

ZS Akinci, O Marquet, X Delclòs-Alió… - Journal of transport …, 2022 - Elsevier
Immobility and lack of physical activity (PA) are global problems among seniors (≥ 65 years
old). While being active is preferable to not doing physical activity, not leaving the house for …

Exploring facilitators and barriers of older adults' outdoor mobility: A walk-along study in Singapore

Š Močnik, A Moogoor, B Yuen - Journal of Transport & Health, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Outdoor mobility is critical to the quality of life and health of older adults. The
neighbourhood environment is one of the factors that influences mobility, but it is often …

[HTML][HTML] Is it research or just walking? Framing walking research methods as “non-scientific”

M Kowalewski, R Bartłomiejski - Geoforum, 2020 - Elsevier
The article explores problem of exposing walking research methods (WRMs) to misuse,
criticism and framing as “non-scientific”. According to authors, WRMs are framed as “non …

[HTML][HTML] Older adults' decisions regarding mobility to age in place in medium-and high-rise multi-storey residential buildings in urban settings: A case study of South …

S Basha, J Cui, Y Wu - Habitat International, 2024 - Elsevier
Population ageing and urbanisation requires a more thorough understanding and
monitoring of older adult residential mobility trends. Many older adults move to urban areas …

How different are objective operationalizations of walkability for older adults compared to the general population? A systematic review

ZS Akinci, X Delclos-Alio, G Vich, D Salvo, J Ibarluzea… - BMC geriatrics, 2022 - Springer
Background Walking is an essential activity for everyone and for older adults in particular,
given that it is the most accessible form of physical activity and one of the healthiest …