Feasibility of Realizing the Elderly-Friendly Neighborhood Approach (Case Study: Bāgherābād Neighborhood of the City of Rasht)

Document Type : Research Article - Case Study

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Department of urban planning, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.

2 PhD student of Urban planning, Department of urban planning, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.

3 MA in Urban Planning, Department of urban planning, Faculty of Architecture and Art, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.

4 MA in Architectural Engineering, Ahrar Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Rasht, Iran.

10.22124/gscaj.2025.26209.1279

Abstract

Population aging and its associated social and economic challenges have compelled countries worldwide to explore various solutions to address the aging population issues. Elderly-friendly cities and communities have emerged as a significant policy framework, promoting participatory governance tailored to the needs of older adults. This study aimed to evaluate the indicators of elderly-friendly cities and propose principles for developing such a community in the Baqerabad neighborhood. The research is descriptive-quantitative and applied in nature. Data collection involved 390 questionnaires completed by elderly residents of Baqerabad in Rasht. The collected data were analyzed using binomial tests, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis in SPSS software. The questionnaire analysis revealed that the elderly participation indicator ranked the lowest among all other indicators. Also, urban planning and management have neglected the transportation index. Therefore, prioritizing the improvement of elderly participation and social engagement and addressing the transportation system are key priorities for realizing the elderly-friendly neighborhood approach in Baqerabad.

Highlights

- The elderly participation indicator ranked the lowest among all other indicators.

- Trioritizing the improvement of elderly participation and social engagement and addressing the transportation system are key priorities for realizing the elderly-friendly neighborhood approach in Baqerabad.

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