Project | Ageing in place in neighbourhoods undergoing urban regeneration |
Host: | University of Manchester (UK) |
Main Supervisor: | Prof. Tine Buffel |
Co-Supervisors: | Prof. Vanessa May (UoM), Dr. Mark Hammond (MMU, MSA), Paul McGarry (GMCA), Prof. Matthias Drilling (FHNW) |
The aims of this study are to investigate: (1) ageing in place among diverse groups in diverse city contexts; (2) whether regeneration policies reflect diversity of ageing populations; (3) how co-production of age-friendly initiatives support inclusive decisions around city development/recovery post COVID-19.
This project will feature two secondments. Secondment 1 with Professor Alexander Peine at Open University in the Netherlands will focus on evaluating relevant innovation strategies to support older people living in areas of urban regeneration. Secondment 2 at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) with Paul Mcgarry involves working within the Ageing in Place Pathfinder Programme, a co-produced action planning approach in Greater Manchester to test new ways of supporting people to live well for longer with better health and connections in their local community.
Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group: https://www.micra.manchester.ac.uk/muarg/about/people/
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Title of Project: Ageing in place in neighbourhoods undergoing urban regeneration
Aim of Project: To investigate the experiences and roles of older adults ageing in place in neighbourhoods undergoing urban regeneration and develop strategies for enhancing the incorporation of older adults’ voices in urban regeneration projects.
Short description/abstract: Urban regeneration seeks to revitalise areas of decline by improving environmental, social, and economic conditions. Often, the role of residents—especially older people—is overlooked. This study highlights older residents as key agents in shaping regeneration. Focusing on North Manchester, it uses ethnographic and participatory methods to explore their experiences. Through interviews, participant observation, walking and photo-elicitation interviews, and discussions with stakeholders, the research examines how older people engage with councils and developers, advocate for community needs, and influence governance through grassroots groups, thereby actively shaping the regeneration of their neighbourhoods during periods of rapid urban change.
Current state of research project: Fieldwork in progress
