Kamrowska-Załuska Dorota Dominika, Mazurkiewicz Weronika, Marczak Elżbieta, Stramska Magdalena, Glaubert Weronika, Gębczyńska-Janowicz Agnieszka
Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland (Faculty of Architecture).
Med Pr. 2025 Jun 18. doi: 10.13075/mp.5893.01620.
The ageing population presents new challenges for modern cities, particularly in adapting public spaces to meet the needs of senior citizens. This study aims to identify and analyse the inclusivity of public spaces in selected districts of Gdańsk, considering urban and social factors, and assess how well these spaces accommodate the needs of the elderly population.
The study began with a demographic analysis of Gdańsk 2003-2023, focusing on the increasing number of residents aged ≥60 years. Based on this analysis, 3 districts were selected: Przymorze Wielkie, Młyniska, and Wzgórze Mickiewicza. They differ in terms of building typology and access to public transport and green spaces, which were studied using quality research methods. Finally, a geo-survey was conducted to collect spatial data on how seniors interact with their environment and identify barriers to accessibility in public spaces.
The demographic analysis revealed a rapid increase in the elderly population, which accounted for 28.1% of Gdańsk's population in 2022. The study found varying levels of access to green spaces and the quality of infrastructure in the selected districts. In Przymorze Wielkie, most seniors were satisfied with the availability of green spaces, while in Młyniska and Wzgórze Mickiewicza satisfaction levels were significantly lower. Additionally, the study highlighted differences in access to public transportation and infrastructure designed to meet the needs of older adults.
The findings indicate a need to adapt public spaces and urban infrastructure to the needs of the ageing population. The diverse experiences of seniors across the districts of Gdańsk underscore the necessity for targeted urban interventions to improve the quality of life for older adults, particularly by enhancing access to green spaces, infrastructure, and essential services. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2025;76(4).
人口老龄化给现代城市带来了新挑战，尤其是在使公共空间适应老年人需求方面。本研究旨在识别和分析格但斯克选定区域公共空间的包容性，考虑城市和社会因素，并评估这些空间满足老年人口需求的程度。
该研究始于对格但斯克2003 - 2023年的人口分析，重点关注60岁及以上居民数量的增加。基于此分析，选择了3个区域：大滨海区、米利尼斯卡和密茨凯维奇山。它们在建筑类型以及公共交通和绿地可达性方面存在差异，采用质性研究方法对其进行研究。最后，进行了一项地理调查，以收集老年人与环境互动方式的空间数据，并识别公共空间可达性的障碍。
人口分析显示老年人口迅速增加，2022年占格但斯克人口的28.1%。研究发现选定区域的绿地可达性水平和基础设施质量各不相同。在大滨海区，大多数老年人对绿地的可用性感到满意，而在米利尼斯卡和密茨凯维奇山，满意度则显著较低。此外，该研究还突出了公共交通和为满足老年人需求而设计的基础设施在可达性方面的差异。
研究结果表明需要使公共空间和城市基础设施适应老龄化人口的需求。格但斯克各区域老年人的不同经历强调了有针对性的城市干预措施对于提高老年人生活质量的必要性，特别是通过改善绿地、基础设施和基本服务的可达性。《医学与工作、健康与安全》。2025年；76(4)。
