Perspectives of municipal professionals on adopting a dementia-friendly and inclusive approach in urban planning and design in British Columbia, Canada

Kishore Seetharaman, Habib Chaudhury, Atiya Mahmood, Alison Phinney and Richard Ward

Planning Practice & Research, 2025, vol. 40, issue 2, 369-391

Abstract: An accessible and navigable neighbourhood physical environment is a critical part of dementia-friendly and inclusive communities (DFCs). Municipalities in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada have committed to the vision of DFCs with action plans outlining priorities in planning, design, engineering, and services. City planners and designers play an instrumental role in implementing these plans. Our study aims to understand their needs and challenges in implementing dementia-inclusive planning and design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 planners and designers in Metro Vancouver, B.C. Findings reflect two broad themes: 1) augmenting DFC-related knowledge and awareness and 2) integrating DFC approach in general planning and design.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1080/02697459.2024.2425249

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