ANNUAL CONGRESS 2025

Research on the Configuration of Public Service Facilities Based on the Travel Demand Characteristics of the Elderly: A Case Study of the Hutongs from the Western Four North Headline to Eight in Beijing

Not scheduled

20m

Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul

Oral Track 03 | MOBILITY

Speakers

Prof. Jing Wang (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture)Ms Sixuan Zhu (Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture)

Description

As the country with the largest elderly population in the world, China’s aging issue arises from its unique historical, cultural, and social context, making it both distinctive and complex. The hutong bungalow community is a traditional residential form in Beijing, home to a significant number of elderly residents. In contrast to modern communities, these older neighborhoods were constructed earlier and often lack comprehensive public service facilities and appropriate infrastructure standards. This study focuses on eight hutongs in the western part of Beijing to investigate the travel patterns and intensity of elderly residents within these areas. By comparing the travel intensity and distance of elderly individuals in hutong communities with those in modern communities, the research explores issues related to the layout and accessibility of public service facilities such as restrooms and vegetable markets. The aim is to offer insights for improving and optimizing public service facilities in hutong areas to better serve the aging population.