An accessible and welcoming public realm is a fundamental aspect of communities that enable people to age well. From your local park or community centre to the pavements you walk to get there, from the bus stop or and on-street signage you use to get around the community to the public toilets and seating that make errands or days out more comfortable, decisions made by those who design the built environment have a profound impact on how we experience our community. We know that this only becomes more important as we age, and that investing in age-friendly design pays dividends for population health.
Each guide includes ten top design considerations, illustrated examples of best practice, links to further reading and technical guidance, and a checklist for assessing built environment proposals. We have complemented the guides with stories from older people and a series of case studies from places around the UK that are putting these principles into practice.
The guides are aimed at built environment professionals, local government staff, and residents of all ages who want to advocate for change in their local area.
You can download the full set of guides – including an introduction and implementation guidance - here:
