| Title |
Evaluating the Application of Universal Design in Senior Centers within Permanent Rental Housing Complexes |
| Authors |
박경민(Park, Kyung-Min) ; 이태경(Lee, Tae-Kyung) ; 김원지(Kim, Won-Ji) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.3.93 |
| Keywords |
Rental House; Permanent Public Rental Housing; Senior Center; Universal Design |
| Abstract |
This study aims to assess the application of universal design in senior centers within permanent rental housing complexes managed by the
Busan Metropolitan Corporation. A field survey was conducted to identify areas needing improvement and provide data for enhancing these
spaces. The Universal Design checklist used in the study was reconstructed based on the principles and items outlined in the Senior Center
Universal Design Guidebook and the Seoul City Universal Design Guideline or Senior Centers Ver. 2.0. Four senior centers in permanent
rental housing complexes were selected for evaluation. The field survey involved visiting each center, analyzing their layouts, and using the
Universal Design checklist to assess the spaces. The results identified key areas requiring improvement and proposed solutions tailored to the
needs of elderly users. These findings are expected to serve as valuable data for planning the remodeling of senior centers in aging rental
housing. |