ANNUAL CONGRESS 2025

Research on the Needs of the Elderly in Urban Renewal of Old Communities: A Case Study of Nanjing

Not scheduled

20m

Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul

Oral Track 07 | INCLUSION

Speaker

靖煜 熊 (同济大学)

Description

With the increasing severity of aging issues, the demand of the elderly for a better quality of life has been growing. However, the needs of the elderly in urban areas have not received sufficient attention. Old communities, as places where elderly people gather, are facing the challenge of outdated conditions that fail to meet the needs of their residents. In the context of urban transformation, how to ensure the interests of the elderly during the urban renewal of old communities, within the framework of stock planning, has become a critical issue in current research.
This study first summarizes the needs of the elderly at three levels—urban, neighborhood, and residential—through a literature review. It then analyzes the current conditions of urban renewal in Nanjing using GIS technology and literature research. Furthermore, a hierarchical analysis method and questionnaire survey were employed to construct an evaluation index system for urban renewal based on the needs of the elderly. Field surveys and interviews were conducted to collect data on the elderly's satisfaction with existing renewal projects, followed by fuzzy evaluation to analyze the results.
The results show that the demand for urban public service facilities among the elderly in Nanjing follows a "centralized core—dispersed periphery" pattern. The physical space of old communities lags behind the needs of the elderly, and many residential buildings are of poor quality, urgently requiring renovation. The elderly prioritize the urban level of needs, although the importance of the three levels does not differ significantly. Analysis of survey data indicates a generally low satisfaction level with the current renewal projects, suggesting the need for further improvements to better meet the elderly’s needs.
Urban renewal models for old communities, based on the needs of the elderly, should consider multi-level demands, focusing on the improvement of urban facilities, neighborhood spaces, and residential environments to enhance the quality of life for the elderly. The findings provide valuable experiences and references for future urban renewal planning, particularly in designing renewal strategies that address the specific needs of the elderly population.