| Title |
The Heaven of the Elderly, the Convergence Characteristics of Leisure Space for the Elderly through Jegi-dong |
| Authors |
김영은(Kim, Young-Eun) ; 김세훈(Kim, Saehoon) |
| Keywords |
노인여가공간 ; 고령화 ; 노인 ; 도시공간 An Elderly Leisure Space ; Aging ; The Elderly ; Urban Space |
| Abstract |
This study provides an assessment on the characteristics of urban spaces, focusing on the growth of leisure space for the elderly who have increased mobility and leisure time in an ageing society. The study analyzes the characteristics of the users and the types of leisure space that are used by the elderly in an urban area. The assessment was made from physical, social, and economic perspectives using in-depth interviews and survey on the elderly visitors in Jegi-dong, a sub-district of Dongdaemun-gu in Seoul Metropolitan City with high numbers of elderly foot traffic on a daily basis. There are three urban spatial characteristics as results. First, Jegi-dong is a space that fulfills the desires of the elderly and provides various options for elderly's leisure. Second, Jegi-dong is a new space that is different from the conventional experiences. Third, Jegi-dong is an urban space that is optimized to meet leisure demands of the elderly under restrained budget. The study provides a preliminary basis that can be used by decision-makers prior to developing and planning urban spaces in an ageing society. |