| Title |
A Study on the Planning for Death Preparation Facilities Utilizing Idle Sites in the Old Urban Fabric |
| Authors |
고든솔(Go, Deun-Sol) ; 김정현(Kim, Jeong-Hyun) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.1.163 |
| Keywords |
Super-aged society; End-of-life-education; Life cycle changes; Retirement planning; Vacant house utilization |
| Abstract |
This study proposes a death preparation space utilizing vacant sites in old city centers to address the growing need for psychological and
social readiness in a super-aged society. Existing elderly welfare facilities often lack educational and spatial support for end-of-life planning.
To address this, the study explores a new spatial model that combines the residential functions of residential-type elderly facilities with the
symbolic and experiential elements of death preparation, centered on day-visit elderly facilities. Analysis reveals that residential-type facilities
located near metropolitan areas offer better access to healthcare and welfare services, while day-visit facilities show greater scale and program
diversity near urban centers. death preparation facilities are typically located on city outskirts, suggesting that intermediate locations between
urban and rural areas are ideal. The selected site, Seomun 1-gil in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do, features a high elderly population and
numerous vacant homes, making it suitable for regeneration. The proposed model integrates education, reflection, memorial, and short-stay
programs, fostering a space where death is embraced as part of life and multiple generations can interact. This model is expected to enhance
the quality of life for the elderly while contributing to community revitalization. |