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Livable communities for an aging population : urban design solutions for longevity / M. Scott Ball.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ball, M. Scott.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Retirement communities.
- Older people--Housing.
- Older people.
- Older people--Dwellings.
- City planning.
- Community development.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xviii, 269 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- An innovative look at design solutions for building lifelong neighborhoods Livable Communities for Aging Populations provides architects and designers with critical guidance on urban planning and building design that allows people to age in their own homes and communities. The focus is on lifelong neighborhoods, where healthcare and accessibility needs of residents can be met throughout their entire life cycle. Written by M. Scott Ball, a Duany Plater-Zyberk architect with extensive expertise in designing for an aging society, this important work explores the full range of factors invol
- Contents:
- pt. 1. Challenges and opportunities
- pt. 2. Networks and diversity
- pt. 3. Seniors housing
- pt. 4. Urban and rural case studies.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 9786613619402
- 9781118197288
- 1118197283
- 9781280589577
- 1280589574
- 9781118197264
- 1118197267
- OCLC:
- 781614609
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