Exploring age-friendly urban design through co-creation: insights from EngAGE4Change, a Health CASCADE study

This study showcases a co-creative approach to urban design specifically tailored to meet the physical activity and socialization needs of older adults in Barcelona, Spain. It explores how older adults can be involved in the planning process of spaces that foster their physical and social activities. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research facilitated a collaborative design effort that engaged older adults, community stakeholders, and researchers to ensure a wide range of perspectives and inclusivity. These findings underscore the feasibility of a co-creative process in urban design and planning, revealing older adults’ preferences for public spaces that promote healthy ageing and social well-being.