Optimizing Urban Environments for Sustainable Development: Strategies and Practices to Enhance Mobility Among Older Adults DOI Open Access

Mengshan Duan,

Lizhen Xu, Yongkang Chen

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(8), P. 3531 - 3531

Published: April 15, 2025

Population aging is an irreversible global trend, with China experiencing trajectory far exceeding that of most low- and middle-income high-income countries. Emerging evidence highlights the urban built environment (BE) as a critical determinant older adults’ travel behavior (TB), exerting greater effect than commuter populations. However, findings on BE-TB associations remain inconsistent. This study systematically reviewed 46 studies from 1666 articles retrieved Web Science National Knowledge Infrastructure databases, applying CiteSpace 6.4.R1 for keyword co-occurrence temporal clustering analysis. review synthesizes research trends, theoretical frameworks, key determinants, methodological approaches by integrating knowledge multiple fields such planning, transportation engineering, public health, social policy. It provides comprehensive perspective how BE influences TBs population. article can contribute to improving quality life adults, promoting intergenerational harmony, reducing healthcare costs, fostering economic development, encouraging green transportation. By identifying gaps future directions, our offer insights inform strategies healthy sustainable development.

Language: Английский

Optimizing Urban Environments for Sustainable Development: Strategies and Practices to Enhance Mobility Among Older Adults DOI Open Access

Mengshan Duan,

Lizhen Xu, Yongkang Chen

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(8), P. 3531 - 3531

Published: April 15, 2025

Population aging is an irreversible global trend, with China experiencing trajectory far exceeding that of most low- and middle-income high-income countries. Emerging evidence highlights the urban built environment (BE) as a critical determinant older adults’ travel behavior (TB), exerting greater effect than commuter populations. However, findings on BE-TB associations remain inconsistent. This study systematically reviewed 46 studies from 1666 articles retrieved Web Science National Knowledge Infrastructure databases, applying CiteSpace 6.4.R1 for keyword co-occurrence temporal clustering analysis. review synthesizes research trends, theoretical frameworks, key determinants, methodological approaches by integrating knowledge multiple fields such planning, transportation engineering, public health, social policy. It provides comprehensive perspective how BE influences TBs population. article can contribute to improving quality life adults, promoting intergenerational harmony, reducing healthcare costs, fostering economic development, encouraging green transportation. By identifying gaps future directions, our offer insights inform strategies healthy sustainable development.

Language: Английский

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