ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the potential of public spaces in urban neighbourhoods to contribute towards intergenerational integration. It provides background on intergenerational and community building efforts in Singapore's public housing, followed by an examination of a co-located intergenerational leisure space to exploring the potential of such a space to serve as a form of contact zone. The chapter focuses on public spaces, such as the co-located site consisting of a playground places next to a fitness corner for older people, perhaps more appropriately termed 2G in the context of the 3G facilities. While the preliminary observations suggest the need for further research, including surveys of the neighbourhood and detailed ethnographic fieldwork to enrich understanding. The chapter concludes with the potential for innovative co-location of community and commercial facilities intergenerationally that serves as important intergenerational contact zones and the cities have the potential to enhance the quality of life for all age groups.
