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Population Ageing and Housing: Policy Implications
Population ageing is creating economic opportunities as well as significant challenges for the NSW economy and the state government. On the one hand, a growing number of seniors represent a powerful economic force in terms of their consumption spending and their housing assets.
2016
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Youths living with the elderly – a Finnish example
The project aims to prevent homelessness in young people by helping them with secure and affordable housing, while at the same time increasing social interactions of the senior residents. The co-housing arrangement is modelled after a Dutch example where students live in a nursing home and spend time socialising with the residents.
2016
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Southern cities dominate latest list of places friendly to elderly
A study of 150 cities across China has shown that southern coastal cities are more age-friendly than those in the north.
Biaozhun Ranking, a research institute based in Beijing, has released its latest Top 50 Age-friendly Chinese Cities list. Among the top 50, 39 cities are located in the southern part of China.
2015
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The New Social Housing Concept in Czech Republic 2015-2025
In October 2015, the Czech Parliament approved the “Social Housing Concept of Czech Republic 2015 – 2025”. This Concept is a document identifying the most significant issues in social housing in Czech Republic and defining the measures that have to be implemented in the next 10 years to achieve the goals set in the field of social housing.
2015
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Why we need to talk about ageing in place
The first day of October marked the United Nations (UN) celebrating the International Day of Older Persons. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stated for the occasion that “making cities inclusive of older persons means generating opportunities for their economic and social participation in accessible and safe environments.
2015
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WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities
A list of the world's cities and communities that are part of the WHO network of age-friendly cities and communities.
2015
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'Housing First' or 'Housing Led'? The current picture of Housing First in England
Traditionally homelessness services in England have taken a ‘staircase’ or linear approach to housing people experiencing homelessness, whereby people progress through a series of accommodation and treatment services until they are ‘housing ready’ and can access independent housing.
2015
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Processes for developing affordable and sustainable medium-density housing models for greyfield precincts
This project investigates a design-oriented, integrative development approach that responds to a timely opportunity in the greyfields of Australian cities: how to redevelop dispersed and ageing public housing properties in the middle suburbs.
2015
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A brief history of housing for older people
An interesting summary of housing options for the elderly in Europe and the UK, from Hospitals, Almshouses and Colleges to our current Retirement Villages.
2015
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Suitable, affordable housing is key to our population ageing well
If Australian seniors are to remain healthy and work longer, the importance of appropriate housing cannot be underestimated. Much attention is being paid to the rising cost of health care for an ageing population.
2015
"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."