Housing for older people. Planning for the future
Practice Advice Note
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Practice Advice Note
Abstract
Discusses how the planning system enable the development of appropriate housing for older people, which is accessible, well-maintained, and affordable in places that provide access to essential local services and opportunities for social connections. Covers: housing design, principles for delivering housing for older people, planning for older people's housing, tools and approaches to delivering housing for older people.
Author
Lewis, S. and Spencer, S.
History
Dated November 2022.
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Residential development
- Other planning disciplines
Publisher History
The Royal Town Planning Institute produces publications on a wide range of topics related to planning, providing good practice advice, outline key RTPI policy positions and research reports.
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