Planning for Older People in a Rapidly Warming and Ageing World: The Role of Urban Greening

Abstract

Rapidly ageing populations are coinciding with urbanisation and climate change providing a global challenge. Older people experience higher rates of mortality and morbidity from extreme heat. Climate change is expected to magnify urban heat island effects. Green infrastructure is increasingly recognised as capable of mitigating urban heat and could alleviate some heat burdens on seniors. This research investigated the enablers and barriers to green infrastructure provision in aged care facilities in Australia with senior management from four large national aged care providers. While potential multiple advantages were identified, providers need evidence-based research to justify investment in future green infrastructure interventions. 摘要 人口迅速老龄化的同时，城市化和气候变化也带来了全球性的挑战. 老年人因酷热经历更高的死亡率和发病率. 预计气候变化将放大城市热岛效应. 绿色基础设施越来越被认为能够缓解城市热，并能减轻老年人的一些热负担。这项研究调查了澳大利亚老年护理机构中绿色基础设施提供的促成因素和障碍，他们来自四家大型国家老年护理机构的高级管理人员. 虽然已经确定了潜在的多重优势，但供应商需要基于证据的研究，以证明投资于未来绿色基础设施干预措施的合理性.