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dc.contributor.supervisorMilgrom, Richard (City Planning)en
dc.contributor.authorLong, Stephanie
dc.date.accessioned2011-01-10T16:00:06Z
dc.date.available2011-01-10T16:00:06Z
dc.date.issued2011-01-10T16:00:06Z
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/4333
dc.description.abstractCanada’s population is aging rapidly, such that by 2031 it is estimated that one quarter of Canada’s population will be aged 65 or older (Statistics Canada December 15, 2006). It is argued that urban environments are often not adequately designed for older people and can impair their ability to live independently into their elder years (Harris 2004). Proper planning can help people age successfully in their community. This research practicum assesses three town centres within the City of Surrey to determine whether they are agefriendly based on the perceptions of residents over the age of 65. Results from the research found that areas in need of improvement included public transit, the walking environment, clustering various land uses, parks amenities, and home assistance, among other things. The practicum concludes with recommendations of areas for further study.en
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dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectage-friendlyen
dc.subjectolder adulten
dc.subjectsenioren
dc.subjectbuilt formen
dc.subjectplanningen
dc.subjectSurreyen
dc.titleAging and the built environment: observations from three town centres in Surrey British Columbiaen
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
dc.degree.disciplineCity Planningen_US
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeSkelton, Ian (City Planning) Menec, Verena (Centre on Aging)en
dc.degree.levelMaster of City Planning (M.C.P.)en_US
dc.description.noteFebruary 2011en


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