Verma, Housing design for all? - The challenges of ageing in urban planning and housing design - The case of Helsinki

Population ageing and urbanisation are global trends. Changing demographics in cities create new challenges for housing design and urban planning, as more people with mobility and sensory limitations will live at home in the future. This study explores the living environment from the point of view of the older population through three case studies. Qualitative methods used in the study provide in-depth knowledge on the built environment supporting everyday life at old age. There is still...