DESIGNING CITIES FOR FUTURE SENIORS

This paper presents the results of research conducted at the (Faculty of Architecture, Poznan University of Technology) in the area of urban design geared towards the new needs of ageing residents. The first part presents the original proposal of a typology of residential environments for seniors based on own research, supported by the realisations of architectural objects in the last 15 years in Poland and worldwide. Then, the article also draws on research carried out on a group of over 800 young residents of Poznań to assess the potential of architectural and urban space to support health and living comfort, referring to the basic functional and spatial needs of the living environment for seniors. The text is accompanied by an introduction describing the contemporary conditions and historical context related to senior housing in Poland.