The Meaning of a Livable Community for Older Adults in the United States and Korea |
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| Authors: | Eunju Hwang Anne P Glass Jon Gutzmann Kyeng Joo Shin |
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| Institution: | 1. Gerontology Research Centre , Simon Fraser University , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada;2. Institute of Gerontology, The University of Georgia , Athens, GA;3. The St. Paul Public Housing Agency , MN;4. Department of Interior Design , Hanyang University , Seoul, Korea |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACT The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the meaning of livability from the perspectives of policymakers and practitioners engaged in creating livable communities for older adults. In a comparison of two regions, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, United States, and Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea, 4 themes emerged—affordability, safety, accessibility, and active engagement. In both regions, the research participants recognized that the core of creating a livable community was a consumer-driven approach and collaborations with various community partners. Although the themes were similar, the interpretation and emphasis were different in the two regions. |
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| Keywords: | Livability aging-in-place community engagement |
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