Publication Date

Spring 1999

Degree Type

Master's Project

Degree Name

Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

Department

Urban and Regional Planning

Abstract

Housing is one of the crucial issues in most of the countries. Housing or homes for senior citizens was established in the developed or western countries in the 1950s, and began in the developing countries in the 1980s. In Malaysia, various programs and housing policies were introduced for senior citizens in the early 1990s. Both government and private agencies in this country contribute in developing better housing designs and facilities for senior citizens in the form of institutions or homes. These institutions are normally occupied by the senior citizens who are not only poor but also unable to look after themselves and with no relatives. The location of the institutions, at present, seems to isolate the group from other citizens. The facilities and equipments provided in the institutions still not reach at standard level as other countries.

The present study aims to explore the problems occurred and to produce alternatives and some solutions in overcoming such challenges. The study involves quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Quantitative analysis lists the views and opinions from 30 senior citizen respondents through questionnaires. And qualitative analysis explores some findings from observation and case studies in three selected institutions. This analysis mainly focuses on planning, design and lay-out of housing buildings with the underlying factors; psychological and sociological.

The data and findings of the study will illustrate and expose the reader with some valuable information and facts. Basically, the housing for senior citizens is related to psychological, sociological and technical factors. The well planned and conducive housing refers to site locations, community physical facilities, and others.

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