The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User Perspectives
The establishment of new housing initiatives for older people begins with the participation of (future) residents. This study explored how participation is experienced by both facilitators and (future) residents and what lessons are learned regarding the facilitation of meaningful participation. Par...
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| author | Zsuzsu K. C. T. Tavy Marianne E. van Bochove Jeroen Dikken Margaret von Faber Katja M. Rusinovic Suzan van der Pas Joost van Hoof |
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| description | The establishment of new housing initiatives for older people begins with the participation of (future) residents. This study explored how participation is experienced by both facilitators and (future) residents and what lessons are learned regarding the facilitation of meaningful participation. Participation was studied through semi-structured interviews and focus group sessions from the perspective of 34 (future) residents and facilitators involved in participation processes in a diverse set of four housing projects from the Netherlands. The results focused on three phases: the initiation phase, the concepting and development phase, and the transition towards an established form of group housing. From the outset of such processes, it was important to involve all relevant stakeholders and to create a shared vision about the participation process. Discussions in small groups, the use of references, creative elements, and the creation of the right atmosphere were experienced as valuable during the concepting and design phase. In the third phase, the role of the organisation and residents needed to be discussed again. Participation should be a continuous process, during which trust, communication and having an open attitude are key. This study showed how innovative approaches can contribute to the creation of an environment in which older people can impact the actual design of housing, and make it more inclusive. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9fb09d622396469eb64abd3433ec41992023-11-24T00:39:33ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092022-03-0112336710.3390/buildings12030367The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User PerspectivesZsuzsu K. C. T. Tavy0Marianne E. van Bochove1Jeroen Dikken2Margaret von Faber3Katja M. Rusinovic4Suzan van der Pas5Joost van Hoof6Research Group of Urban Ageing, Centre of Expertise Health Innovation, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN Den Haag, The NetherlandsResearch Group of Urban Social Development, Centre of Expertise Governance of Urban Transitions, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN Den Haag, The NetherlandsResearch Group of Urban Ageing, Centre of Expertise Health Innovation, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN Den Haag, The NetherlandsFaculty of Social Work & Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences Leiden, Zernikedreef 11, 2333 CK Leiden, The NetherlandsResearch Group of Urban Social Development, Centre of Expertise Governance of Urban Transitions, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN Den Haag, The NetherlandsFaculty of Social Work & Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences Leiden, Zernikedreef 11, 2333 CK Leiden, The NetherlandsResearch Group of Urban Ageing, Centre of Expertise Health Innovation, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN Den Haag, The NetherlandsThe establishment of new housing initiatives for older people begins with the participation of (future) residents. This study explored how participation is experienced by both facilitators and (future) residents and what lessons are learned regarding the facilitation of meaningful participation. Participation was studied through semi-structured interviews and focus group sessions from the perspective of 34 (future) residents and facilitators involved in participation processes in a diverse set of four housing projects from the Netherlands. The results focused on three phases: the initiation phase, the concepting and development phase, and the transition towards an established form of group housing. From the outset of such processes, it was important to involve all relevant stakeholders and to create a shared vision about the participation process. Discussions in small groups, the use of references, creative elements, and the creation of the right atmosphere were experienced as valuable during the concepting and design phase. In the third phase, the role of the organisation and residents needed to be discussed again. Participation should be a continuous process, during which trust, communication and having an open attitude are key. This study showed how innovative approaches can contribute to the creation of an environment in which older people can impact the actual design of housing, and make it more inclusive.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/3/367older adultsdwellingsarchitecturecollective housingassisted living facilitiesgroup living |
| spellingShingle | Zsuzsu K. C. T. Tavy Marianne E. van Bochove Jeroen Dikken Margaret von Faber Katja M. Rusinovic Suzan van der Pas Joost van Hoof The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User Perspectives Buildings older adults dwellings architecture collective housing assisted living facilities group living |
| title | The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User Perspectives |
| title_full | The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User Perspectives |
| title_fullStr | The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User Perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User Perspectives |
| title_short | The Participation of Older People in the Development of Group Housing in The Netherlands: A Study on the Involvement of Residents from Organisational and End-User Perspectives |
| title_sort | participation of older people in the development of group housing in the netherlands a study on the involvement of residents from organisational and end user perspectives |
| topic | older adults dwellings architecture collective housing assisted living facilities group living |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/3/367 |
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