PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH - Methodology for the definition of a urban sustainability and life quality index for elderly

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1 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH - Methodology for the definition of a urban sustainability and life quality index for elderly _ Questionnaire, interviews and surveys for elderly and professionals to identify the level of wellbeing, the needs and problems most felt and to determine the factors that most affect the quality of life _ Identification of features of the urban environment in order to increase their quality QUALITY OF LIFE a complex concept OBJECTIVE / SUBJECTIVE COMPONENTS + there are different forms of well-being such as economic, psychological, social, physical, etc The research intends to increase knowledge about conditions and needs of the third age people Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome

2 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH - Methodology for the definition of a urban sustainability and life quality index for elderly The elaborated index (I) includes 1 - objective indicators (statistical and literature data about the analyzed areas) 2 - subjective indicators (elderly feedback, questionnaires submitted to a sample of population and significant in-depth interviews to privileged interlocutors) 3 - judgment of experts (truthful weight to each indicator) Index elaborated for micro scale analysis, dividing urban areas in urban cells in order to highlight real needs of each specific subzone. I ( OII SII) / 2 OII = Objective Indicators Index SII = Subjective Indicators Index Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome

3 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH Scheme for a calculation of the Objective Indicators Index (OII) in a pilot urban cell Sub-indicators Pilot Urban Cell National average Percentage change (PC) Score (from -3 to +3) Working age population / elderly population (%) 57, 47,3 17, 3 Climate - Annual thermal excursion ( C) 16, 22,39-28,5 3 Elderly quality of life Health - Hospital emigration rate (%) 1, 9,2-9,8-3 Population density of urban areas (inhabitants / km²) 1.555, 2.22, 42,8 3 Birthrate (births per 1, people) 1,2 8,63 15,4 3 Young people (% of aged under 25) 28, 25,3 9,6 1 Bookshops (per 1, people),,8 1, -3 Events and shows (per 1, people) 98, 63,63 35,1 3 Restaurants and cofee shops (per 1, inhabitants) 7,2 6,15 14,6 2 House price ( /m 2 ) 2.6, 2.165,89 16,7 3 broadband coverage (%) 1, 92,11 7,9 1 Key features of the urban environment Cycle paths (meters per 1, inhabitants), 41,6 1, -3 Charging stations managers, 1, 1, -3 Recycling (%) 38, 33,4 12,1 2 Facilities for children (municipal crèches per 1, inhabitants) 2, 1,74-14,9 2 Urban green areas (m 2 per inhabitant) 58, 16,4 45,5-3 Total scores 11 Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome

4 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH Objective Indicators Index PC 1 lo 1 hi lo = lower values hi = higher values The final score varies between -3 and +3 depending on the positive or negative change compared to the national average. If variation > 15% it will be assigned the value 3 For variations > 1% / < 15%, the score will be 2 For variations > 5% / < 1%, it will be equal to 1 For variations < 5%, the final score will be zero OII 1 i i 16 i 1 16 scores scores i 1 max Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome

5 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH Scheme for a calculation of the Subjective Indicators Index (SII) in a pilot urban cell Macroareas Indicators E subjective evaluation (from -3 to +3) Is subjective importance (from to 5) Ie expert importance (from to 5) Iw weighted importance (from to 5) E x Iw Safety and security perception , 5, Purchasing power 4 3 3,5, Elderly quality of life Key features of the urban environment Family relationships satisfaction Social relationships satisfaction , 15, ,5-3,5 Healthcare satisfaction ,5-9, Satisfaction of basic needs services (supermarket, pharmacy, etc.) 5 4 4,5, Services for culture and leisure satisfaction ,5 2,5 Travels and holidays , 4, Perception of urban green ,5-5, Satisfaction of accessibility of places , -3, Satisfaction of urban traffic ,5-7,5 Public transport satisfaction ,5 2,5 Dwelling liveability and comfort 2 3 2,5, Total score 1, Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome

6 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH Questions for stakeholders and key actors ELDERLY QUALITY OF LIFE KEY FEATURES OF URBAN ENVIRONMENTS HEALTH AND WELLNESS Which determining factors are important for the quality of life of elderly? HEALTH AND WELLNESS How important is the quality of the built environment to ensure good quality of life for the elderly? How do you assess the quality of life of the elderly population? SILVER ECONOMY AND WELFARE How important is the presence of older people with experience for the working efficiency of working groups? Can the market share related to the elderly be an opportunity for the economy? Which solutions do you identifies for reducing costs and increasing efficiency for the elderly? BUILT ENVIROMENT Which are the urban planning policies necessary to increase the quality of life? Which are the most effective measures to improve the comfort and accessibility of the buildings? Which mobility strategies must be implemented to meet the problems of the elderly population? ROLE OF INSTITUTIONS What are the consequences for the elderly population of the spreading of information technology? Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome

7 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH Case Studies Italian municipalities: - Trevignano Romano (Lazio) 5, inhabitants - Ladispoli (Lazio) - 5, inhabitants - Florence (Toscana) - 38, inhabitants - Rome (Lazio) - 3,, inhabitants Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome

8 1 8 6 Trevignano Ladispoli

9 1 8 6 Firenze Roma

10 6 Safety and security perception 6 Purchasing power Family relationships satisfaction Social relationships satisfaction

11 Healthcare satisfaction Satisfaction of basic needs services (supermarket, pharmacy, etc.) Services for culture and leisure satisfaction 3 Travels and holidays

12 Perception of urban green Satisfaction of accessibility of places Public transport satisfaction 2 Satisfaction of urban traffic Dwelling liveability and comfort

13 PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH Conclusion 2 SII - subjective indicator index (from -1 to 1) Rome _ Update 4_9_215 Rome