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Housing an Aging Population

The concept of "active aging," inspired by Matthias Hollwich's "New Aging," challenging traditional perceptions of aging in nursing homes. It explores innovative solutions from Toyama, Japan, and initiatives in New York and Chicago that prioritize community connections and creative urban design for a vibrant senior lifestyle. Emphasizing social connectivity as a remedy for aging challenges, the post advocates for inventive approaches to ensure a lively future for our growing elderly population.

2017

3

10

Nature

Where Space Is Limited

The housing affordability crisis in Hong Kong, where exorbitant prices make it nearly impossible for families to own property. It highlights the global issue of housing affordability in growing urban areas, with cities implementing measures to control prices and increase housing supply. However, the author emphasizes that population growth remains a significant challenge, and unless housing supply can keep up, the crisis will persist. The structural constraints of geography, zoning, and economies of scale limit the speed at which cities can build. The article suggests that addressing the housing problem requires creative thinking, such as reevaluating housing models and encouraging shared living spaces to enhance efficiency and social connection in cities.

2017

2

27

HKG

空間有限｜生活無限

探討香港房價問題，以一個普通三口之家為例，指出購房成本高昂，尤其對於想擁有600尺單位的家庭而言，需要花上長達60年的時間還清房債。全球各大城市也面臨著相似的挑戰，例如倫敦和三藩市。除了房價問題外，文章還觸及了城市發展的其他方面，包括土地利用、生活多樣性以及公共交通等。它呼籲利用創意和靈活的方式來充分利用有限的城市空間，以解決城市發展所面臨的挑戰。最終，它強調，若想使城市更繁榮、更宜居，必須從空間角度出發，制定全面的城市規劃。

2017

2

27

HKG