Evaluation of Age-Friendly Requirements and Renovation Strategies for Public Spaces in Historic Cultural Districts

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202612103

Author(s)

Yichen Gao*, Tongbin Zhang, Yufei Gao

Affiliation(s)

School of Architecture and Art, North China University of Technology, Beijing, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

As China's population ages rapidly, adapting urban public spaces to meet the needs of older adults has become a critical issue in urban planning and community development. The Moshikou Historic Cultural District, a significant cultural landmark in Beijing's Shijingshan District, faces the challenge of serving its aging population while preserving its historical and cultural heritage. Through field surveys, questionnaire research, in-depth interviews, and literature review, this paper systematically analyzes the current state and existing issues of age-friendly adaptation in Moshikou's public spaces. It delves into the spatial needs of the neighborhood's elderly residents and proposes targeted renovation strategies across five dimensions: barrier-free environments, rest facilities, supporting services, safety perception, and cultural integration. These findings offer design insights for the renewal of public spaces in similarly situated historic districts.

Keywords

Historic Cultural District; Public Space; Age-friendly Design; Renovation Strategies; Moshikou

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