A presentation conducted by Dr Agnieszka Labus, Silesian University of Technology. Presented on Wednesday the 2nd of October 2013. The key question is: how can transport infrastructure provide senior citizens with access to a variety of areas, including housing areas and basic services, in order to prevent their exclusion from society? According to the OECD (2003), solutions can be found in integration services systems and reduced spatial distances, which contribute to a more compact urban structure in the development of future cities, and thus supported economic growth and urban renewal. There are many links the transport infrastructure in the sustainable development, among which, two aspects seem to be the most important. On the one hand, urban streets, should not only allow the smooth movement of vehicles, but to public spaces, social, with a small architecture, frontages, bike paths, etc., providing accessible and safe access to various locations in the city. On the other hand, the grid of streets in dense urban multifunctional structure can be used to support and motivate the senior citizens to take part in social networking in local venues and local services. The appropriate density of development and the street grid reduces the need to use transport and makes more efficient use of infrastructure. Three selected European cities serve as model cities in terms of demographic changes.

1. ENDORSING PARTNERS
Transport
infrastructure renewal
in the context of an ageing
society in European cities in
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the 21st century
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Monday, 30th September 2013: Business & policy Dialogue
Tuesday 1 October to Thursday, 3rd October: Academic and Policy
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Presented by: Dr Agnieszka Labus, Silesian University of Technology
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2. TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
IN THE CONTEXT OF AN AGEING SOCIETY
IN EUROPEAN CITIES IN THE 21TH CENTURY
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD Eng. Arch.
Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture,
Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

3. INTRODUCTION
Poland
Europe
Gliwice
Silesian University of Technology
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

4. CONTENTS
1.QUESTIONS
2.METODOLOGY
3.CASE STUDY
4.CONCLUSIONS
5.RECOMENDATION
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

5. 1. QUESTIONS
How transport of infrastructure can provide access
to older people in a variety of areas, including the
areas of housing and basic services to prevent the
exclusion of older people in society?
AIM of the RESEARCH: looks for a new and innovative solutions
regarding renewal of communication areas including strategic
approach (transport policy) and structural approach (public
areas), in selected European cities, in response to the needs of an
aging population
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

6. 1. QUESTIONS
mobility is the key to reducing social
exclusion in European cities
Charter of Athens (2003)
OECD (2003) sees solutions in systems integration
services, reduced spatial distances, contributing to a
more compact urban structure in the development of
future cities, thus supporting economic growth and urban
renewal.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

7. 1. QUESTIONS
TREND AND TENDENCIES
•high proportion of older people using daily public transport,
•older people who do not use this service at all - that makes
them feel socially excluded
they need solutions that will positively contribute to
active ageing, and thus increase their mobility in the city.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

8. 1. QUESTIONS
mobility understand as
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

9. transport infrastructure
renewal
1. QUESTIONS
not only
removal of physical barriers
separation of pedestrians from traffic
need for broader changes in this area
older generation may have special needs
in terms of structure and function of the
urban environment
?
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

10. 2. METODOLOGY
Case study methodology - supported by:
•analysis of literature on the topic,
•author’s own observations,
•interviews
•practices.
Representative European cities:
BARCELONA (Spain)
MALMO (Sweden)
SANGERHAUSEN (Germany)
STRATEGY
APPROACH
STRUCTURAL
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

11. 2. METODOLOGY
STRATEGY
APPROACH
STRUCTURAL
APPROACH
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

12. BARCELONA (SPAIN)
3. CASE STUDIES
•global project “Age Friendly Cities”, which aim is to
change the way of thinking about the city in the context of
adapting it to the needs of people of all ages
•“do not - for cars, do - for pedestrians”
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

13. Strategy approach
BARCELONA (SPAIN)
3. CASE STUDIES
•creating a pedestrian-friendly areas by
eliminating cars from the pedestrians zones
in the city
•the introduction of new public transport to
facilitate access to specific functions in the
city
•special cards “Rosa Target” and new forms
of the bus to the nearest neighborhood
residential areas and buses in the night
•large number of stops in the city, and their
distribution is dense, which is significant to
facilitate and enable the mobility of the
elderly and disabled
•expansion of the existing system of bicycle
paths, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle
and a more ecological means of transport
(active ageing)
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

14. Structural approach
BARCELONA (SPAIN)
3. CASE STUDIES
•connect the district to the city center
and the integration of the two
settlements Verdum and Prosperitati
with walking pass by the Via Julia
•system of three passageways:
pedestrian walkway with local
services,
city squares forming a meeting
place for the elderly,
pedestrian connection with the
revitalized pedestrian settlement
and the rest of the city
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

15. MALMÖ (SWEDEN)
3. CASE STUDIES
•young demographic, but it is an example worth a more
detailed presentation due to its policy of renewal taking
into account the urban aspect of the aging population.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

16. Strategy approach
MALMÖ (SWEDEN)
3. CASE STUDIES
•construction of the Öresund bridge
•high standard of service and optimizing the
performance of vehicles, specially rented
bicycles and electric-powered vehicles
•reduced number of parking spaces resulted
in a creation of public space free of cars,
•some streets were closed to vehicular traffic
with pedestrian traffic entering only.
•well-developed network of bike paths
providing fast, eco-friendly and economical
way to get around the city center of urban
canyons.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

17. Structural approach
MALMÖ (SWEDEN)
3. CASE STUDIES
•bus stops in the district of Västra
Hamnen are located in close proximity
to residential areas, along major traffic
routes in the district, at approximately
400 meters
•can rent a car driven by electricity, in
order to promote healthy living
environment (without the noise and
pollution), that promotes a high quality of
life for all residents.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

18. SANGERHAUSEN
(GERMANY)
3. CASE STUDIES
•process of shrinking and ageing of the population
•elderly people above 65 years of age account for about
26% of the population
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

19. Strategy approach
SANGERHAUSEN
(GERMANY)
3. CASE STUDIES
•people are increasingly changing their
place of residence in old age and are
characterized by higher activity in the
elderly, resulting in expected in the
future increase in the number of elderly
travelers, less likely using public
transport, and often other forms of
communication
•observed declining trends related to the
intensity of use of public transport
•the main means of communication in
the city include: the train, the
communication bus service in the city
and outside its borders, and a welldeveloped network of roads and
highways
•older adults can benefit from service
offers of the neighboring municipalities.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

20. Structural approach
SANGERHAUSEN
(GERMANY)
3. CASE STUDIES
•small number of lines of public transport,
•linked with other neighboring cities,
•promote active ageing - transport by foot
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

21. 4. CONCLUSIONS
In Barcelona transport infrastructure renewal has been
carried out on the basis of following interventions:
•point interventions
•linear interventions
•system interventions
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

22. 4. CONCLUSIONS
In turn Malmö implements the concept of a compact
and green city, growing within the urban structure.
Access to:
•different services by reducing traffic in pedestrian
zones,
•basic functions by foot or in close proximity to bus
stops.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

23. 4. CONCLUSIONS
In case of Sangerhausen transport in city scale is
underdeveloped.
•this is due to short distances between particular areas in
the city, which can be covered by foot,
•regional transport system better than local transport
system - linked with other neighboring cities
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

24. 5. RECOMENDATION
1. elimination communication with the circular pedestrian
2. ensuring access to public transport for the elderly, through offers of
discounts and subsidies, as well as the density of public transport,
located near the place of residence,
3. connectivity to urban centers in the region in order to benefit the
elderly of service and cultural offers of other cities,
4. the introduction of new means of public transport, with a focus on
the needs of older people (cars powered by electricity),
5. reduce noise and reduce the level of gas in the city,
6. to promote cycling as a more ecological and economical
transportation in the city and implementing the concept of active
and healthy aging.
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

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Agnieszka LABUS, PhD, Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland), Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban and Spatial Planning

26. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Agnieszka LABUS, PhD Eng. Arch.
labusagnieszka@gmail.com
Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice (Poland),
Faculty of Architecture,
Department of Urban and Spatial Planning