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Aging In Hollywood: Planning For Seniors In A Changing Neighborhood, Bill Cunningham, Julia Haykin, Bob Hillier, Ted Knowlton, Tim O'Brien
Aging In Hollywood: Planning For Seniors In A Changing Neighborhood, Bill Cunningham, Julia Haykin, Bob Hillier, Ted Knowlton, Tim O'Brien
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Workshop Projects
The Hollywood Group investigated the Hollywood District to access how well its built environment and neighborhood services meet the needs of its substantial elder population. A goal was to connect the concerns expressed by seniors and their hopes for the future of the area to other visions for Hollywood currently being developed.
The Aging in Hollywood Project provides a senior perspective on such issues as community design, transportation and access, neighborhood services, housing choices and community involvement. Public outreach activities were the primary methods used to gather input from the Hollywood elder population on these issues. Methods used included focus …