Research is happening at multiple scales and in different arenas on the topic of designing for the aging population, from promoting individual health and well-being to understanding what constitutes a supportive community for seniors. This panel will explore how academic and independent research produces knowledge that can be utilized by designers to create age-friendly environments.
Organized by: AIANY Social Science and Architecture Committee and AIANY Design for Aging Committee
Speakers
Speakers:
Bill Armbruster, Associate State Director, AARP
Jeff Rosenfeld, Environmental Gerontologist, Parsons School of Design
Mildred Warner, Professor of City and Regional Planning, Cornell University
Moderator: Lorraine G. Hiatt, Environmental Gerontologist