ABSTRACT
In densely populated and rapidly ageing countries like Singapore, the demographic pressures on urban environments will increasingly demand planning and design responses. The inclusive neighbourhood that integrates active ageing strategies is proposed as a pragmatic model that serves the needs of current generations of older adults and generations in the future. While the inclusive neighbourhood promotes the ideals of diversity and social equity as shared values for the maintenance of social cohesion, the strategies and programmes associated with active ageing attend to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Together, the concepts integrate qualities that address life satisfaction. Secondary research was undertaken to include the current literature on inclusive neighbourhoods, active ageing programmes, health and ageing, neighbourhood design, planning guidelines and standards, and case studies. The purpose of the research was to propose design strategies from a transdisciplinary perspective.
