by Fred Winter
on May 10, 2011
Whether you are engaged in a conversation, changing the song on your iPod, or “trying to make a light” suddenly in the midst and wonder of city excitement you can feel like you are in the middle of a real life Frogger game. Next time you have the uncomfortable realization of immediate danger in the middle of a busy intersection, put yourself in the running shoes of an older adult.
Take a moment to envision what it would be like to go about your daily activities with a more gentle and careful step to get an understanding of the true accessibility of a city for people of all ages.
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New York City is famously known for its fast-paced, move-it-or-lose-it way of life. This attitude stems from the large number of young professionals crowding the streets; however life in some parts of the city is slowing down, if only just slightly. New York Academy of Medicine is looking to create 2 age-friendly neighborhoods in New York City. These pilot projects are the result of town hall meetings and focus groups involving thousands of older adults in the area. The Academy listened to concerns people had with walking around their neighborhoods and crossing the street. Ideas for the neighborhoods’ development and amenities have not been finalized, but one would have businesses voluntarily place stickers in their windows signifying their “age-friendliness” while providing extra benches, adequate lighting and menus with large type. The Academy and area businesses recognize these changes are important to attract a demographic with strong economic power. Other street improvements would include increasing crosswalk timing signals to allow elderly more time to cross, more benches on the street and better gutter drainage at intersections. The full article from the New York Times can be accessed here.
New York City, NY
Weekly workshops that bring together a diverse audience of participants in order to promote multi-cultural, intergenerational interaction within the community.
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Queens, NY
A program that uses the rich cultural heritage of the community to engage and educate neighborhood youth
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Terms:Arts & Culture, CBC Best Practice, Community Building, Community Development, Community Engagement, Cultural Institutions, Culture Builds Communities, Heritage, Immigration, Multicultural, Museums, Neighborhood Revitalization, New York City, NY, Parks, Playgrounds & Gardens, Placemaking, Public Art, Social Capital, Urban, Youth
by administrator
on December 03, 2009
New York City, NY
An interactive educational experience for older adults suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
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