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Making Communities Accessible for Seniors, : - Coggle Diagram
Making Communities Accessible for Seniors
Physical Interventions
Pathway Safety
Universal Ramps
(Flush curb cuts, tactile paving)
Resting Nodes
(Benches with armrests every 100m-200m)
Smooth Pavement
(Wide, non-slip, continuous paths)
Intersection
Upgrades
Signal Timing
(Extended crosswalk walk-times)
Refuge Islands
(Mid-block curb extensions/bulb-outs)
Pedestrian Lighting
Pole Geometry
(Low 3.5 mounting height)
Anti-glare optics
(Uniform lights, full-cutoff LEDs)
Crosswalk Contrast
(Bright vertical light for visibility)
Aging Needs
Mobility Spectrum
Gait and Stamina
(Slower pace, reduced endurance)
Assistive Devices
(Canes, walkers, motorized scooterS)
Sensory and
Cognitive Shifts
Visual Decline
(Glare sensitivity, reduced contract)
Spatial Navigation
(Slower traffic reaction time)
Psychosocial Impacts
Driving Cessation
(Loss of license, risk of isolation)
Autonomy and Dignity
(Independent daily errands)
Built Context
Suburban Sprawl
Car-Centric Layouts
(Missing sidewalks, long blocks)
Arterial Roads
(High-speed, multi-lane barriers)
Essential Destinations
Primary Services
(Pharmacies, clinics, groceries)
Social and Civic Hubs
Catchment Gaps
Walking Radius
(200m-400m comfortable limits)
Transit Gaps
(Far bus stops, first/last mile barriers)
Social and Governance
Public Health
Reducing Isolation
(Walkable spaces, social interaction)
Active Aging
(Maintaining daily physical excercise)
Policy Standards
Municipal Plans
(Age-Friendly city capital budgets)
AODA compliance
(Ontario accessibility mandates)
Universal Design
8-80 Framework
(Design that works for all ages)
Spatial Equity
(Retrofits across all neighborhoods)
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