Our places and spaces are not automatically one-size-fits-all. People and their needs can vary greatly and the way our physical environment accommodates these changing needs, particularly across the lifecourse, is key to providing healthy places for all.
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Exploring the Barriers and Enablers to Active Travel Among 50-70 Year Olds
This report summarises the findings of Ageing Better's work on active travel and, for the first time, sets out the factors that govern active travel behaviours in people aged 50 to 70.
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Dementia and Town Planning
There are around 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. This figure is projected to increase to 1.6 million people by 2040. Evidence has shown that good quality housing and well-planned, enabling local environments can have a substantial impact on the quality of life for someone living with dementia. This practice note gives advice on how town planning can work with other professionals to create better environments for people living with dementia.
Children and Town Planning
When children and young people grow up in a quality built and natural environment it can have a positive impact on their health, well-being and future life chances. This practice note gives advice on how town planners can work within the current UK and Ireland planning systems and with other professionals to plan child-friendly places.
Engaging Young People in the Making and Managing of their Neighbourhoods: A Toolkit
The places we build and manage should provide opportunities for everyone, including young people. Despite making up around 20% of the population, young people are routinely left out of discussions around the future of their neighbourhoods - yet creating active and healthy environments can build a habit of participation to last a lifetime. Voice, Opportunity, Power is a free resource with practical guidance on how to involve young people (11-18) in the way that places get built and managed.
High Quality Streets & Spaces
Outdoor spaces can be the site of a variety of activities that can provide both physical and social benefits. As well as the organised activities that can take place within...
The National Model Design Code
The National Model Design Code provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.
Supporting Activity for All
In the design and development of places, it's crucial to recognise that one size will not fit all, and that places should cater for the needs across the range of residents that reside with them, considering factors such as age, gender, and physical ability, but also the specific wants and preferences of those who interact with their local built and natural environment.