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‘Barrier Free’ to ‘Age-friendly’ Akita City
Ayuk Eyong ChristianVice President
Friends of IFA (FOIFA)Akita City, JAPAN
Presentation Outline
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Basic Facts: population ageing in Akita City/Japan
Introducing ‘barrier free’ & ‘universal design’ concepts
Toward a more Age-friendly Akita City
Future Direction
Conclusion
Akita City on World Map
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The Ageing Trend in Akita City
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Source: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan
Population Ageing in Japan
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Source: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan
Population Ageing in Akita
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2010 Total population: 323,600
Persons aged 65+: 77,879 (24.0%)
1 in 4 persons = 65+
Projection
2030 Total population : 259,483
Persons aged 65+ : 95,027 (36%)
Source: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Japan
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Toward a more ‘age-friendly’ Akita City
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‘Barrier free’ concept refers to the modification of buildings and facilities such that they can be used by people who are disabled or have physical impairments
‘Barrier Free’
ramp handrail
escalatortactilepavement
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‘Universal Design’
‘Universal Design’ refers to ideas meant to produce buildings, environments and products so that they can be inherently accessible to all people.
People with disabilities
People with special needs
arms, legs, aural / pregnant / elderly - expanding the range of users
People with no special needs
Elderly people
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Building on the earlier concepts
legs/arms visual/aural
expanding the range of users
‘barrier free’ +
‘universal design||
user diversity
equal opportunities, well-being and
participation of all citizens including
senior citizens
reliable information
central directory
seniors college
affordable services
events for all ages
radiated sidewalks
green parks
low step buses
reserved parking
tactile pavement
automatic doors
ramps/handrails
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The Four Step Approach
affiliate with WHO
research & assessment
action plan
promotion & implementation
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Is Akita City ‘age-friendly’?
1. Outdoor Spaces & Buildings
Sidewalks Pedestrian crossing Lighting, curbs Resting places
2. Transportation
Roads, lighting Parking Snow removal Public
transportation: cost, availability
3. Communication & Information
Reliable information
Central directory Available
information
Choices Training Recognition
4. Civic Participation & Employment
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Promotion & Implementation
Public Transportation: cost & availability
cost
availability
locations regulations
parking
snow removal
roads, lighting, signage
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Promotion & Implementation
social participation
events for all ages
affordable activities
activities well publicized
affordable transportation
senior citizen college
community groups
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Domain Now 2016
Outdoor space Parks 93 103
Radiated sidewalks 18 32
Transportation ‘One-coin’ bus fare 59,319 66,244
Building Earthquake resistant 77,8% 86.0%
Respect & Social Inclusion Senior Citizens College 7 7
Community support center 10 18
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Conclusion
Priority Issues
1. Eliminate stereotype images on ageing and elderly people
2. Promote ‘barrier free’ and ‘universal design’
3. Include the ‘age-friendly’ plan in all its development work
Objectives
1. Healthy lifestyles for all
2. Personal empowerment and social connection
3. Growth of businesses & job increase
Thank You
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