A Policy Framework for Producing Age-Friendly Communities from the Perspective of Production of Space

Jianbo Han, Edwin H. W. Chan, Esther H. K. Yung, Queena K. Qian and Patrick T. I. Lam
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Jianbo Han: Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Edwin H. W. Chan: School of Public Administration, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
Esther H. K. Yung: Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Queena K. Qian: Faculty of Architecture and The Built Environment, Delft University of Technology, 2628 Delft, The Netherlands
Patrick T. I. Lam: Department of Building and Real Estate, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 4, 1-23

Abstract: Given various hindrances in the macro context, how to efficiently develop age-friendly community policies requires further research. Currently, such kinds of frameworks are lacking. This paper aims to develop a policy framework to minimise cost and resolve conflict of interest between different generations in age-friendly community development. The study adopted a scientometric method to review the theoretical development of age-friendly community studies. Firstly, with a search for the keywords “age-friendly” and “community” on Web of Science, 72 English academic papers were found containing explicit theories. Most of the studies were conducted in the Global North. Then, a mixed analytical method was used to find a suitable theory, “the production of space”, to develop the policy framework. Lastly, a policy framework was developed to overcome barriers to age-friendly community development strategically. Echoing previous studies, this paper proposes a way to counter financial austerity in age-friendly initiative investment and balance the consideration for older and younger populations in urban development. For practice, the policy framework can provide a reference for more efficient age-friendly community policymaking in different regions. For future research, the framework provides a model for more empirical studies considering the social dynamics in age-friendly community development.

Keywords: age-friendly community; urban planning; the production of space; scientometric analysis; theory review; policy study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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