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Mapping the Community of the Future

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In this article, Dr. Coughlin addresses the needs and wants of older adults through AIDA (Activities, Intensity, Density and Accessibility), a framework developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab and Center for Transportation & Logistics, which helps planners, policymakers, and developers assess the age-readiness of a community.

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subject terms

Accessibility & Inclusive Design

Aging & Longevity

Aging & Longevity > Positive Aging

Aging & Longevity > Retirement

Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation

Creative Aging

Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model

Creative Aging > Social Engagement

contributor

Joseph Coughlin

related organization

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

resource type

Articles and Blog Posts

year

2018

keywords

AIDA, Center for Transportation & Logistics, MIT AgeLab, U.S. Department of Transportation

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