Accessibility by proximity and ageing: challenges for the adaptation of the spaces of mobility
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https://doi.org/10.37230/CyTET.2024.220.3Keywords:
Accesibility by proximity, Mobility, Demographic ageing, Older peopleAbstract
The paper examines the relationship between built environment and accessibility by proximity, analysing the characteristics of the neighbourhoods in Santiago de Chile where the highest percentages of older people are concentrated. Analysing age, density and housing typologies, the paper identifies eight categories of ageing neighbourhoods, differently distributed along a ring that surrounds the city centre of Santiago. No clear relationship between neighbourhood categories and proximity emerges, showing different patterns of accessibility to urban opportunities. By identifying prevalent typologies of ageing neighbourhoods, the results offer guidelines for adapting cities for older people and ensuring healthier living conditions.
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