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A Roadmap for the Design of a Public-participation Geographic-Information System to Support Urban Ageing

https://doi.org/10.7494/geom.2024.18.5.113
Rengin Aslanoğlu
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Department of Systems Research, Wrocław, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8002-5069
Grzegorz Chrobak
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Department of Systems Research, Wrocław, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1313-947X
Joost van Hoof
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Research Group of Urban Ageing, The Hague, The Netherlands
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9704-7128
Jolanta M. Perek-Białas
Jagiellonian University, Institute of Sociology, Krakow, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4215-9565
Loredana Ivan
National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Communication Department, Bucharest, Romania
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7153-5198
Zsuzsu K.C.T. Tavy
The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Research Group of Urban Ageing, The Hague, The Netherlands
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5073-0592
Milena Maj
Jagiellonian University, Institute of Sociology, Krakow, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6713-380X
Jan K. Kazak
Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Department of Systems Research, Wrocław, Poland
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1864-9954

Corresponding Author(s) : Rengin Aslanoğlu

rengin.aslanoglu@upwr.edu.pl

Geomatics and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 18 No. 5 (2024): Geomatics and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

Geospatial technologies have the potential to transform the lives of older adults by providing them with necessary tools to navigate their local communities, access services, connect with others, and access valuable information. However, the usability and accessibility of such technologies often fall short of the needs of older adults. Many existing geospatial tools are not designed with the needs and preferences of older adults in mind; this can lead to usability challenges and limit their usage. This paper explores a participatory approach in developing an inclusive geodata-collection tool that is specifically tailored to older users’ needs. The paper also highlights the importance of incorporating user-centered design principles, participatory design methods, and accessibility guidelines throughout the entire geodata-tool-development process. It also emphasizes the need for ongoing user engagement and feedback in order to ensure that the tool remains relevant and usable in the evolving digital landscape. This participatory approach has resulted in a tool that is easy to use and accessible for older adults; it is available in various languages, thus ensuring that the elderly can actively participate in the prototype’s creation and contribute to the collection of the geospatial information that reflects their lived experiences and needs.

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public participation geographic information system urban aging older adults age-friendly environments age-friendly city
Aslanoğlu, R., Chrobak, G. ., van Hoof, J. ., M. Perek-Białas, J. ., Ivan, L. ., K.C.T. Tavy, Z. ., Maj, M., & K. Kazak, J. (2024). A Roadmap for the Design of a Public-participation Geographic-Information System to Support Urban Ageing. Geomatics and Environmental Engineering, 18(5), 113–134. https://doi.org/10.7494/geom.2024.18.5.113
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