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November 10, 2017Global Approaches to Age-Friendly Design
Wednesday, 11.01.17 | 6pm to 8pm
Location: Center for Architecture
On 11.01.17, the committee celebrated the creation and publication of translated versions, in Spanish and Mandarin, of the Aging in Place Guide for Building Owners, which was created in 2016 by the NYC Department for the Aging with the assistance of AIANY. A panel discussion will review how different countries and cultures are addressing the needs of their senior populations, which in many cases are increasing as a proportion of total residents. Hear from local and international professionals on current efforts in the US, Asia and Europe. Is there a changing awareness on the part of governments and architects on the meaning and importance of universal design? What are the benefits of aging in place, both for seniors and for society as a whole?
English: Download PDF
Spanish: Download PDF
Mandarin: Download PDFSpeakers
Feng Cheng Tang, Chair, Foundation of Universal Design Education, Taiwan
Robert Wong, Project Development Director, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Limited
Leah Kreger, RA, NYC Department for the AgingModerator
John O’Meara, President, HEWI Inc.
Design for Aging
The AIA New York Design for Aging Committee is dedicated to the needs of the aging population in an urban environment. We explore design issues, develop universal design recommendations, increase public awareness, and educate professionals in various fields, to create a more age-friendly city. We are committed to diversity in all issues, ensuring a profession capable of reaching into constituencies previously underserved and giving agency to issues of inclusion and representation. Please join us as we explore a wider range of options that promote diversity, and have a stronger influence on projects and programs in NYC and beyond.