Torku, A. orcid.org/0000-0002-2509-9962, Chan, A.P.C. and Yung, E.H.K. (2021) Implementation of age-friendly initiatives in smart cities: probing the barriers through a systematic review. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11 (3). pp. 412-426. ISSN 2044-124X
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify the barriers that hinder the implementation of age-friendly initiatives in smart cities.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic review of the literature was conducted using Scopus search engine. Relevant keywords were used to discover 81 publications in academic journals. The titles, abstracts, keywords and full texts of the publications were examined to select 39 publications that were relevant for identifying the barriers that hinder the implementation of age-friendly initiatives in smart cities. The contents of the 39 relevant publications were analysed to ascertain the key barriers. A system thinking approach was adopted to understand the interaction among the barriers.
Findings
The study identified five key groups of barriers – namely physical barriers and environmental characteristics, technological barriers, social barriers, financial barriers and political barriers – that smart cities encountered or are likely to encounter in implementing age-friendly initiatives. Moreover, practical examples of good age-friendly implementation practices were highlighted.
Research limitations/implications
A limitation of this study is in the number of publications reviewed. Despite the comprehensive review, the number of publications reviewed may not be exhaustive. This is justified by the inapplicability of considering all possible keywords in one review study.
Practical implications
The systemic perspective of the barriers that hinder the implementation of age-friendly initiatives in smart cities would support policymakers in formulating policy recommendations to improve age-friendliness in cities.
Originality/value
This study underscores the variable and dynamic nature of developing age-friendly smart cities and forms novel basis for gaining insights into the multiple factors that can promote the integration of age-friendly initiatives within smart cities.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020, Emerald Publishing Limited. This author accepted manuscript is provided for your own personal use only. It may not be used for resale, reprinting, systematic distribution, emailing, or for any other commercial purpose without the permission of the publisher. |
Keywords: | Age-friendly city, Smart city, Urban ageing, Barriers, Systematic literature review, Integrated conceptual model |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Apr 2024 13:10 |
Last Modified: | 30 Apr 2024 15:19 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/bepam-01-2020-0008 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:210967 |