Author(s)

Chenxi Wang

Corresponding Author

Chenxi Wang

Abstract

As urban renewal progresses deeper alongside the increasingly prominent trends of population aging and declining birth rates, urban aged residential areas face numerous challenges such as scarce public space, outdated facilities, and single functions. Pocket parks, as a small-scale, high-efficiency form of urban public space, play an increasingly vital role in the renewal of these areas. This research focuses on the "Elderly-Friendly + Child-Friendly" multifunctional design of pocket parks within urban aged residential areas. Through analyzing their current development status and challenges, exploring the theoretical basis for multifunctional design, and combining this with exemplary domestic case studies, the study proposes design strategies across four dimensions: Age-Friendly Spatial Layout, Intergenerational Integration in Functional Configuration, Perceptual Experience in Landscape Design, and Universal Accessibility Ensuring Safety. The research demonstrates that the "Elderly-Friendly + Child-Friendly" multifunctional design can not only effectively enhance the spatial quality of aged communities but also foster intergenerational interaction and invigorate community vitality, holding significant importance for promoting high-quality urban development.

Keywords

Pocket park, Aged residential area, Elderly-friendly design, Child-friendly space, Multifunctional, Urban renewal