ABSTRACT
This introductory chapter describes the purpose and structure of this edited volume: Urban Environments for Healthy Ageing. This volume is based on selected papers presented at, as well as activities and discussions that have arisen from, the inaugural International Ageing Urbanism Colloquium, 26–27 October 2017, Singapore. It is structured along three colloquium themes: (a) affordable and accessible housing options to support ageing in place; (b) urban environments to promote health-enhancing mobility and activity patterns; and, (c) innovative planning and design strategies for inclusive and age-friendly neighbourhoods. Also, this chapter synopsises some fundamental concepts and frameworks for the study of urban environments for healthy ageing.
