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This book represents a multidisciplinary and international vision
across different countries in Europe that are facing similar
challenges about ageing and quality of life in present cities. It
is divided in three main topics from the global context of health
in cities and reduction of health inequities to the current
research of different study cases, focusing on residential models
and the relationship with the built environment. The third chapter
illustrates best practices with some study cases from different
cities in Europe. Friendlier environments for older people come
together with the need of innovation, smart and updated
technologies, healthier environments and mitigation of climate
change. Health re-appears nowadays as one of the priorities for
urban planning and design, not only for the communicable diseases
and the effect of the pandemics, but also for the non-communicable
diseases, that were also triggering the wellbeing and equity of our
cities. Indeed, the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted health
inequities and vulnerabilities of those areas of the city that were
already deprived and facing other health problems, such as obesity,
diabetes, social isolation, respiratory problems or mental health
issues, specifically applying for vulnerable groups. Older adults
have been one of the most affected groups from the pandemic's
threats and derived consequences. In this context, the care crisis
arises intertwined with the design and planning of our cities,
where there is an urgent need to regenerate our environments with a
perspective of sustainability, inclusion, and health prevention and
promotion. From the global urban challenges to the specific
contextualisation of each city and study cases, each chapter offers
an updated insight of the main questions that we should consider to
address urban planning and design from the perspective of ageing
and social inclusion in European cities.
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