The spatial dimensions of neighbourhood: how older people define it

• Autores: Sara Alidoust, Caryl Bosman, Gordon Holden, Heather Shearer, Leigh Shutter
• Localización: Journal of urban design, ISSN 1357-4809, ISSN-e 1469-9664, Nº. 22, 5, 2017, págs. 547-567
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper seeks to develop our understanding of neighbourhood boundaries, as defined by older people. Using interview and mapping methods, research revealed the significance of three factors ‒ built-form pattern, spatial distribution of the social networks and personal attributes ‒ as contributing to how older people define their neighbourhood boundaries. Research findings highlighted discrepancies between residents’ perceived neighbourhood boundaries and the statistical unit used as the neighbourhood proxy in most neighbourhood-related research. The findings suggested that the statistical information about the neighbourhood effects on older people does not necessarily reflect the lived experience of older people in their perceived neighbourhood.