The role of urban green spaces in care facilities for elderly people across European cities
Artmann, Martina; Chen, Xianwen; Iojă, Cristian; Hof, Angela; Onose, Diana; Poniży, Lidia; Zavodnik Lamovšek, Alma; Breuste, Jürgen
Journal article, Peer reviewed
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http://hdl.handle.net/11250/2453728Utgivelsesdato
2017Metadata
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10.1016/j.ufug.2017.08.007Sammendrag
Urban green spaces (UGS) are increasingly acknowledged for their importance for the well-being of urban populations. However, studies are lacking the consideration of the demand and use of UGS by different population groups and connecting UGS with social infrastructure. In an era of worldwide urbanization and ageing, this European study sheds light on the role of UGS for care facilities for elderly. 126 care facilities from 17 cities in Austria, Germany, Norway, Poland, Romania and Slovenia took part in an online survey. Administrations of care facilities gave insights on the (1) importance of gardens related to care facilities for the quality of life for the seniors, (2) importance of UGS outside of care facilities for the quality of life for the seniors and (3) the consideration of natural and age-friendly designs and management of ecosystem disservices of UGS. The results emphasize not only the importance of UGS for the quality of life of seniors residing in care facilities, but also for the staff and visitors. UGS contribute to physical activities, recreation, and social interactions. The study found that in particular facilities with an own garden are highly aware of the benefits UGS provide. The study holds important lessons for urban green space planning, management and design not only to focus on the quantitative supply of UGS, but also to consider age-sensitive amenities in and access to UGS of high quality for seniors. social infrastructure, urban green space design, urban green space access, healthy ageing, urban green space management, quality of life