Three scales of age- and dementia-inclusive planning and design
Age- and dementia-inclusive neighbourhoods can be understood through three connected planning and design scales. You will explore each design scale in detail through later modules, including specific strategies and actions that can be implemented at each design scale. The three scales are:
High-level urban planning decisions, including:
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Land use designation
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Street grids
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Building form
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Transit routes
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Open spaces
Neighbourhood
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Mid-scale design decisions for pedestrian and road networks, including:
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Pedestrian paths and sidewalks
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Pedestrian crossings
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Building edges and entrances
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Transit stops
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Parking and drop-off
Street
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Design of the micro-environment and supportive amenities, including:
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Seating
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Public art
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Placemaking
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Public toilets
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Signage
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Ground treatments
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Grade changes
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Lighting
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Acoustics
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Vegetation