Abstract

China has stepped into an aging society, and the primary endowment pattern is home-based care for elderly people presently. Therefore, the public space of residential areas has become the site frequently visited by elderly residents. However, some old residential blocks waiting for renewal have some problems such as an outdoor environment of low quality, which necessitates elderly-oriented reconstruction. The present study focuses on the strategies and methods for elderly-oriented landscape renovation in the public space of old residential areas in terms of the study area within Beigang No. 1 Community. The project intends to understand the needs and preferences of elderly people through field research, then attempts to classify micro public space, plan activites, and consider detailed design to improve the quality of outdoor activities for the elderly and other people. The study hopes to provide inspirations and support for practitioners on renovation projects.

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