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Meeting the Needs of the Elderly in the Re-Development of Public Housing Estates
Author: Sze-Wah CheungPublisher:
ISBN: 9781361111567
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This dissertation, "Meeting the Needs of the Elderly in the Re-development of Public Housing Estates: a Case Study of Tsz Ching Estate" by Sze-wah, Cheung, 張仕華, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3196820 Subjects: Older people - Dwellings - China - Hong Kong Relocation (Housing) - China - Hong Kong Older people - Dwellings - Tsz Wan Shan Relocation (Housing) - Tsz Wan Shan Public housing estates - Tsz Wan Shan
Meeting the Needs of the Elderly in the Re-development of Public Housing Estates
Author: Aging in Place Under the Redevelopment of Public Housing Estate in Hong Kong
Author: Ho-Wai ChanPublisher: Open Dissertation Press
ISBN: 9781361363577
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This dissertation, ""Aging in Place" Under the Redevelopment of Public Housing Estate in Hong Kong" by Ho-wai, Chan, 陳浩維, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Since the growing aging population in Hong Kong and most of the elderly living under various public housing estates. Over the years, public housing program in Hong Kong have been expanding and now provides residence to a significant elder people in Hong Kong. For aged public housing estates which accommodate the majority of the elderly with inadequate facilities both in interior unit and in exterior to meet their daily needs while their physical capability deteriorating. Therefore, "Aging in place" become the better housing option for elder people to maintain the greater autonomy and be less dependent on other sources of assistance with adequate supportive services and facilities. Under this circumstance, elder people prefer to reside in the community or place which they have a strong sense of attachment and familiarize with. However, the redevelopment projects for the aged public housing estates pose a considerable threat to implement the "Aging in place" because this change the living environment for the elderly and relocation to other living places may not be able to accommodate the elderly needs for social connection. Therefore, we need to examine and assess the applicability of "Aging in place" under the redevelopment of public housing estates Through the literature review, "Aging in place" is defined to promote one's ability to live in their current residence safely, comfortably and independently without moving. Also, this study is to investigate the concept of "Aging in place" has been used in planning and design stages of a public housing estate. In this regard, Pak Tin estate was used as case study. The findings showed that there were two blocks built as Senior Housing with standardized facilities and design to meet the housing needs for the elderly. The rest of the general public housing blocks did carry out the concept of "Universal Design" in communal area to assist the elderly in daily living. In future planning, demand a holistic approach among the concerned bureaux and departments in planning. The concept of "Aging in place" has been achieved in Pak Tin estate is assessed through conducting in-depth interview with elder people and stakeholders in Pak Tin estate. The findings showed that Senior Housing blocks are not popular with elder people because the interior design approaches of the unit cannot meet the housing needs for the elderly. While the general public housing in interior design is relatively acceptable to the elder resident upon modification of the unit and introduce the concept of "Universal Design" in the unit. The District and Community facilities are sufficient to assist the elder people in daily living and sometimes required to access other districts for necessary services which not available in the District. The improvement measures should be drawn to enhance accessible fitness facilities, offer various health services in the estate and district. For the community support service and social connection, the service provider is the Non-profit making organization which funded by the government. These NGOs offered the supportive services are praised by the elder resident to "Aging in place" and stay in the community. The attention should be drawn to cater for elder peope's needs for social activities in planning and design of "Open spaces" and thus strengthen the neighborhood support. After consolidation and analysis of i...
Management of Public Housing for the Elderly
Author: National Association of Housing and Redevelopment OfficialsPublisher:
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Category : Old age homes
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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The Role of Housing Projects in Meeting Consumer Needs of the Elderly
Author: Meredith Lee Mitchum FernstromPublisher:
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Pages : 284
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Relocation in Urban Planning
Author: Paul L. NiebanckPublisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN: 151280469X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 136
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Relocation in Urban Planning deals with the vital and growing problems of displaced elderly persons within American cities. Reflecting an increasing concern for the incoming, housing, and psychological needs of the elderly, the authors suggest how existing programs should be developed. The research study, conducted by the Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, is presented in five sections. The opening section surveys advances made in relocation policy throughout the nation with the advent of large-scale redevelopment as a factor on the urban scene. Chapter 2 describes the elderly population subject to displacement and evaluates the ability of elderly persons to meet the rigors of urban life. In this section major existing programs are described along with their capacity to serve the needs of the relocated elderly. The authors then review four demonstration projects associated with the study. The study closes with a comprehensive statement of recommendations. The book is based, in large part, on several years' research into the relocation of elderly persons, conducted by the Institute for Environmental Studies in cooperation with the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Directing the study was Chester Rapkin, then Professor of City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, and assisting him in the capacity of Director of Field Operations was Mary K. Nenno, Associate Director of N.A.H.R.O. Advance reviewers have described the book as "lucid and absorbing" and "of real value to workers and planners in the field."
Housing for Elderly and Handicapped Persons
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Housing and Community DevelopmentPublisher:
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Category : Housing policy
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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A New National Housing Policy
Author: Relocation of Elderly People
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Involuntary Relocation of the ElderlyPublisher:
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Category : Old age homes
Languages : en
Pages : 578
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Housing Problems of the Elderly
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on AgingPublisher:
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Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 544
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