Invited Online Seminar on "Mobility and Healthy Aging in Urban Environments" in the Korean Planning Association Seminar Series

Description of impact

This online seminar delivered to the Korean Planning Association explored the critical intersection of mobility patterns and healthy aging in urban environments. The presentation shared research insights on how urban design and mobility infrastructure affect older adults' health outcomes, independence, and quality of life. The seminar addressed the challenges and opportunities in creating age-friendly cities that support active mobility and social engagement among older populations.

Reach: National (Republic of Korea)

Time frame: from December 15, 2023

Beneficiaries:
- Urban planners and designers
- Academic researchers
- Private sector companies in urban development
- Government officials involved in city planning and public health
- General public citizens concerned with aging and urban living

Type of Impact:
- Dissemination of research findings to professional stakeholders
- Increased awareness of age-friendly urban design principles
- Knowledge sharing between research and practice communities
- Enduring accessibility of content through YouTube recording and KPA website materials
- Potential influence on urban planning practices that consider aging populations

This activity demonstrates engagement with diverse professional and public audiences and contributes to knowledge exchange on important demographic challenges facing urban environments. The digital preservation of the seminar extends its reach beyond the initial live audience.

Category of impact	Stakeholder Activity, Media Output, Training Delivery
Impact level	Engagement