| Title |
Spatial Design Strategies for Age-Friendly Renovation of Public Spaces in Old Residential Communities: A Case Study from Hangzhou, China |
| Authors |
첸지에(Chen, Jie) ; 김나연(Kim, Nayeon) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.14774/JKIID.2026.35.2.085 |
| Keywords |
Age-friendly renovation; old residential communities; community public spaces; spatial design strategy; case study; Hangzhou; China |
| Abstract |
Population aging has increased the practical importance of public spaces in old residential communities, where routine walking, brief rest, and everyday social contact must be supported in compact, shared outdoor settings. This study examines age-friendly renovation practices in two Hangzhou cases?Cuiyuan No. 1 District and Hemu Community?and uses a six-dimensional spatial design strategy framework to organize and compare renovation measures. Data were compiled from secondary materials and field documentation, including policy and guidance documents, publicly available project materials, authoritative media sources, academic sources, and site visits.
Renovation measures were extracted as discrete spatial actions and were then mapped to the six strategy dimensions to construct a strategy profile for each community. The cross-case comparison indicates a consistent three-level prioritization structure. Pathway design and connectivity and lighting and safety features formed the foundational layer. Resting and sitting facilities and wayfinding and signage operated as enabling supports that sustained everyday comfort and basic orientation along routine routes. Greenery and shade provision and interaction and activity spaces were more often implemented as selective enhancements, shaped by local space availability, implementation feasibility, and long-term upkeep. Overall, the framework-based mapping clarifies how age-friendly renovation practices provide layered forms of environmental support for everyday activities under conditions of limited spatial flexibility. |