This document is the result of a scoping study exploring the socio-economic trends associated with demographic change leading to the UK becoming a super-aged society. The study was conducted through the lens of an architectural researcher, working in collaboration with specialist housing provider, Churchill Retirement Living. The author has sought to limit the scope of study to England, where possible, and at an early stage identified six case study locations that are used for benchmarking. Due to time constraints the study does not provide in-depth analysis of each location i.e. there are not fine grain results on every contextual issue identified. A number of areas have been flagged up for further study and / or discussion with Churchill Retirement Living.
A large volume of data was analysed in the production of this work, including documents of many kinds within an ever-expanding field of
‘grey literature’. Indeed one of the challenges going forward in this field will be tracking the periodic publication of relevant datasets and baseline reports, as well as more frequent and irregular release of research papers, and other live (constantly updating) online resources, of which there are many.
Case study locations used to narrow the study of UK retirement destinations. ‘Size’
refers to population, with bracketed figures referring to the respective town or city.
Case study locations used to narrow the study of UK retirement destinations. ‘Size’
refers to population, with bracketed figures referring to the respective town or city.
Case study locations used to narrow the study of UK demographic data (ONS 2011 Census data).
Case study locations used to narrow the study of UK demographic data (ONS 2011 Census data).
A study conducted through the lens of an architectural researcher, working in collaboration with specialist housing provider, Churchill Retirement Living; tracking the evolution of provisions and policies for older people in England, from alms-giving and parochial relief, through the Poor Laws and poor relief, to the establishment of a Welfare State and beyond. The study traces the roots of specialist housing and care facilities for older people, from monastic farmeries, almshouses, royal hospitals, cottage homes, and the workhouses of the eighteenth century, through to ‘Public Assistance Institutions’ and National Health Service of the twentieth century. The author takes a look at contemporary challenges to delivering specialist housing for older people, including issues of classification and the current planning system. A range of benefits are identified with regards to private sheltered housing and the wider community. In addition ‘meanings of home’ are explored and set the scene for further research into how older people think about home;
what they value and what motivates them to move.
Case study exploring historic accommodation of/for older people.
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Case study exploring historic accommodation of/for older people.
Case study exploring historic accommodation of/for older people.
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Case study exploring historic accommodation of/for older people. Blaise Hamlet built c.1811, 88 years before the Cottage Homes Bill (HC Deb 22 February 1899 vol 67 cc185-258)
Fieldwork Report presents research findings and design ideas that have emerged from a two year period examining the retirement developments by Churchill Retirement Living. The report is presented as a toolkit with the express intention of sustaining a reflexive spirit in the organisation in respect of design and customer insight; increasing market share through embrace of innovation; enhancing relationships with existing customers by inviting them into design and product review processes.
The toolkit adopts a multi-layered structure similar to a trade-person’s cantilever toolbox. The reader – as would the carpenter – can see all the tools at once and is free to select multiple tools from different compartments. The interior contains 35 research methods, categorised by seven approaches; 111 research findings, separated into ten thematic sectors; 10 design ideas and 6 initiative scenarios, borne out of wider design dialogues and conference proceedings.
Example research method from the Reflective Developer Toolkit and deployed within the thesis.
Example research method from the Reflective Developer Toolkit and deployed within the thesis.
Example research method from the Reflective Developer Toolkit and deployed within the thesis.
Example research method from the Reflective Developer Toolkit and deployed within the thesis.
Reports prepared for the research sponsor, reviewing three case study developments.
Planning Perspectives presents research findings from an investigation into the planning context for older person housing, with a particular emphasis on private retirement-living products by Churchill Retirement Living and others. A mixed-method approach was adopted with data captured through semi-structured interviews and correspondence with planning professionals; analysis of project-specific documents, including decision notices and planning inquiry reports; and a desktop review of planning policy at both national and local levels.
The report is split into three review sections: local, regional and national. The local review presents project specific findings from three case study schemes selected by Churchill Retirement Living.
The regional review focuses on three regions of England thought to represent distinct types of ‘destination’ for migrating retirees. The national review brings together higher-level challenges to delivering retirement housing, including issues of classification, land availability, affordable housing and CIL. It also reflects on key points of reference for planning professionals, as well as definitions and qualifying features of retirement housing. The report also identifies key areas of common ground, including the wider benefits of retirement housing.
[Historic Map: Crown Copyright and Landmark Information Group Limited (2014)]
Analysis of local authority ‘planning’ (Development Control) feedback on P&K developments.
Analysis of local authority ‘planning’ (Development Control) feedback on P&K developments.
Analysis of local authority ‘planning’ (Development Control) feedback on P&K developments.
Analysis of local authority ‘planning’ (Development Control) feedback on P&K developments.
Analysis of local authority ‘planning’ (Development Control) feedback on P&K developments.
Section 1