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BULLETIN
Edited by Anne DiNardo

Active aging principles are guiding the renovation of a Beijing park to
give seniors a place where they can exercise their bodies and minds
As senior communities across the globe look
for ways to better integrate residents within
their local neighborhoods, a park in Beijing
is transforming greenspace into a place that
fosters engagement and active aging with
features tailored to nurture seniors' physical,
mental, and social well-being.
The nearly 10-acre park renovation is part of
the government's effort to fund projects to promote healthy lifestyles for the country's growing senior population and is nearly completed.
Wanshou Park ("Wanshou" is the Chinese
word for "longevity") is located in downtown
Beijing near a district with one of the oldest
demographic profiles in the city. Design firm
Silk Tree International (Shanghai) utilized
the Active Aging guidelines outlined by the
World Health Organization and feedback
gathered from users to develop seven major
design drivers for the project: rehabilitation,
exercise, connections, leisure, amenities,
initiatives, and music.
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Above: The main gate on the eastern side of the park features an old-style courtyard and traditional housing
structure to stimulate seniors' memories of growing up in Beijing. Opposite: Seating throughout the park is located
every 65 feet to provide ample opportunities for seniors to rest.

GRANT A DONALD, SILK TREE INTERNATIONAL

Work and play

A maze located near the park's southern
entrance is designed at ground level to
keep sight lines open and allow users to
walk out if they become disoriented.



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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016
Contents
EFAmagazine.com
Editorial
Show Talk
Bulletin
Community
Bigger in Texas
Exterior Expectations
Personalized Care
High Design
Creative License
Top 10 Remodel/ Renovation Projects
Design Profiles
Product Gallery
Q+A
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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016 - EFAmagazine.com
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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016 - Editorial
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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016 - Show Talk
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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016 - Bulletin
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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016 - Community
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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016 - Creative License
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Environments for Aging - Fall 2016 - Top 10 Remodel/ Renovation Projects
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