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Addressing the policy blind spots: Age-inclusive and age-equitable outdoor spaces in the Nordic Arctic region
Bodil Hansen Blix, Anastasia Emelyanova, Agneta Larsson, Steinunn A. Olafsdottir, Arja Rautio · 2024
Summary
A research-based blog article highlighting gaps in Nordic ageing policies that overlook the specific needs of older adults in Arctic communities. Drawing on a policy review across Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland, it identifies geographical, urban–rural and indoor–outdoor biases and calls for more inclusive policies that ensure accessible, safe and welcoming outdoor environments for older people.
- Topics
- Planning & DesignPolicy, Strategy & GovernanceHealth, Safety & Wellbeing
- Target audience
- PoliticiansPolicy makersZoning plannersUrban plannersTraffic plannersLandscape plannersConstructionMaintenance
- Mode
- Walking
- Conditions
- Year-roundWinter
- Population group
- Older adultsPeople with disabilities
- Trip purpose
- Leisure tripsShopping tripsOther
- Countries
- SwedenFinlandIcelandNorway(Nordic countries)
- Language
- English
- Access
- Open access
- License
- blog post
- Organisations
- Luleå University of Technology · Author
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