Ideas of future exterior environments for memory-friendly neighborhoods

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School of Arts, Design and Architecture | Master's thesis
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2022
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Mcode
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Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning
Language
en
Pages
143
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Abstract
Memory decline (MD) among the elderly is a growing global challenge. With the progression of MD, many seniors face relocation to memory-care-oriented facilities or isolation in their homes. Decreases in the level of physical activity and social connections are negative. This thesis aims at designing a forward-looking neighborhood where people with MD could enjoy outdoor activities more independently instead of staying indoors. Such a neighborhood supports independent activities with a memory-friendly physical environment, enhanced with technology. The concept promotes social participation and prevents social isolation among seniors with cognitive impairment. The concept of the memory-friendly neighborhood includes 3 elements: · Developing a memory-friendly outdoor environment. · Making the city's public services, public places, and recreational green zones accessible and available within 15 minutes. · Applying the technology to support the exterior movement. The designed strategy prospected future memory-friendly neighborhoods. This thesis showed the memory-friendly neighborhood scenarios in the pilot area in the selected neighborhood in Helsinki and discussed possible assistive technologies that can be implemented in the current urban infrastructures to make them more memory-friendly.
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Arpiainen, Laura
Thesis advisor
Vladykina, Natalia
Keywords
memory-friendly neighborhood, exterior environment, 15-minute city, technology-advanced, social participation, outdoor activities
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