The place of urban ageing
El lugar del envejecimiento urbano
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A multiscale approach to the activity space of older adults in Santiago, Chile.
The project examines the activity space of older adults at different scales in Santiago, Chile, based on accessibility to certain urban opportunities.
A team of researchers from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile analyzed Santiago and its neighborhoods, hypothesizing that the activity space of older adults is not necessarily limited to the immediate surroundings of their residences. More accessible areas and friendlier environments encourage older adults to move more and participate in activities outside their homes.
16.7% of the Chilean population is over 60 years old, and the majority live in urban areas.
INE, 2018.
The population is aging: By the year 2050, one in three Chileans will be over 60 years old.
UN, 2017.
More than 1/3 of older adults continue working after the age of 60, and their income decreases by one-third.
Center for Public Policy, UC, 2017.
The possibility of aging with autonomy and well-being varies depending on the location, gender, and socioeconomic situation of older adults in Chile.
In Chile and Latin America, the population is aging rapidly; however, the impacts of this changing demographic trend on cities and mobility have not been sufficiently studied.
The research takes a multiscale approach and incorporates methodological advancements to encompass the various dimensions influencing the accessibility and mobility of older individuals. It recognizes that mobility is affected by factors such as age, gender, income, and health conditions.
The project aims to provide analytical tools to assess how different places can adapt to the needs of an increasingly aging population. Furthermore, it aspires to contribute to public policies that can enhance the spatial activity of older adults, thereby improving their autonomy and well-being.
