As global aging accelerates,addressing older adults'winter sunbathing—a culturally and significant practice enhancing well-being—remains underexplored in spatial planning.This study identifies and optimizes neig...As global aging accelerates,addressing older adults'winter sunbathing—a culturally and significant practice enhancing well-being—remains underexplored in spatial planning.This study identifies and optimizes neighborhood open spaces(NOS)for winter sunbathing to improve elderly quality of life and social inclusion.We developed a framework integrating sunlight exposure(≥3 h),wind conditions(≤2 m/s),and walkability assessments.Analyzing5.64 km^(2) of Jiande,China,we identified 495 climatically suitable NOS.Findings reveal stark spatial disparities:older neighborhoods offer better access,while newer gated developments face shortages,exacerbated by topography-driven east-west climatic divides.Over 75% of elderly residents rely on small,fragmented spaces,with informal areas filling planning gaps.High-rise developments increase wind exposure,limiting outdoor activity and further restricting suitable NOS.The study underscores the potential of informal spaces,such as vacant lots and underutilized areas,in addressing planning deficiencies.It highlights the critical role of spatial planning interventions in promoting aging in place,equitable access,and climateresponsive urban design.The proposed framework offers a transferable approach for integrating climate-sensitive,age-friendly design into global urban planning,fostering healthier and more inclusive cities for aging populations.展开更多
Alice:Wow,the beach is so crowded today!Everyone's out enjoying the sun.Bob:Yeah!Look at that family by the waves.They are taking photos.Alice:Haha!And over there—people are sunbathing.Bob:Check out that guy unde...Alice:Wow,the beach is so crowded today!Everyone's out enjoying the sun.Bob:Yeah!Look at that family by the waves.They are taking photos.Alice:Haha!And over there—people are sunbathing.Bob:Check out that guy under the big sun umbrella.He's enjoying the tea.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52078254)the Humanity and Social Science Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.20YJAZH115)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘As global aging accelerates,addressing older adults'winter sunbathing—a culturally and significant practice enhancing well-being—remains underexplored in spatial planning.This study identifies and optimizes neighborhood open spaces(NOS)for winter sunbathing to improve elderly quality of life and social inclusion.We developed a framework integrating sunlight exposure(≥3 h),wind conditions(≤2 m/s),and walkability assessments.Analyzing5.64 km^(2) of Jiande,China,we identified 495 climatically suitable NOS.Findings reveal stark spatial disparities:older neighborhoods offer better access,while newer gated developments face shortages,exacerbated by topography-driven east-west climatic divides.Over 75% of elderly residents rely on small,fragmented spaces,with informal areas filling planning gaps.High-rise developments increase wind exposure,limiting outdoor activity and further restricting suitable NOS.The study underscores the potential of informal spaces,such as vacant lots and underutilized areas,in addressing planning deficiencies.It highlights the critical role of spatial planning interventions in promoting aging in place,equitable access,and climateresponsive urban design.The proposed framework offers a transferable approach for integrating climate-sensitive,age-friendly design into global urban planning,fostering healthier and more inclusive cities for aging populations.
文摘Alice:Wow,the beach is so crowded today!Everyone's out enjoying the sun.Bob:Yeah!Look at that family by the waves.They are taking photos.Alice:Haha!And over there—people are sunbathing.Bob:Check out that guy under the big sun umbrella.He's enjoying the tea.
