Journal article
Planning for Older People in a Rapidly Warming and Ageing World: The Role of Urban Greening
Urban Policy and Research, Vol.38(3), pp.119-212
2020
Abstract
Rapidly ageing populations are coinciding with urbanisation and climate change providing a global challenge. Older people experience higher rates of mortality and morbidity from extreme heat. Climate change is expected to magnify urban heat island effects. Green infrastructure is increasingly recognised as capable of mitigating urban heat and could alleviate some heat burdens on seniors. This research investigated the enablers and barriers to green infrastructure provision in aged care facilities in Australia with senior management from four large national aged care providers. While potential multiple advantages were identified, providers need evidence-based research to justify investment in future green infrastructure interventions.
Details
- Title
- Planning for Older People in a Rapidly Warming and Ageing World: The Role of Urban Greening
- Authors
- Claudia Baldwin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacyTony Matthews (Author) - Griffith UniversityJason Byrne (Author) - University of Tasmania
- Publication details
- Urban Policy and Research, Vol.38(3), pp.119-212
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.1080/08111146.2020.1780424
- ISSN
- 1476-7244
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Centre; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society; School of Social Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99467305702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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